The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has four administrative divisions, one of which is the Principality of Wales. Its name comes from an ancient Germanic word meaning "Celts". It was these tribes that once inhabited the territory of the modern principality and it was a union of independent Celtic kingdoms. Tours to Wales are gaining in popularity due to the principality's solid number of historical sites, its unique nature, hiking opportunities on hundreds of different routes and, of course, ideal shopping conditions.
History with geography
Located on the west coast of Great Britain, the principality is rather small in size. It stretched 270 kilometers from north to south, and only a hundred kilometers from west to east. This allows you to include in the program of tours in Wales trips to the provinces and acquaintance with the life and customs of local residents and architectural landmarks preserved in small towns.
The British captured the territory of Wales at the end of the 13th century, and the final merger of the two territories into a single state took place under King Henry VIII.
Briefly about the important
- Tourists in Wales can get to the capital of the principality by train or car from London. Direct flights from the capital of Russia are possible only to the capital of Great Britain. The train takes no more than two hours and arrives at the main station.
- You can save a lot by using your Flexi Pass and Pass to get around town. These tickets not only allow you to move around the city for free and without restrictions, but also give discounts when buying tickets to museums and other attractions.
- The weather in the principality is very changeable, but in general the climate can be called mild. The weather formation is significantly influenced by the proximity of the sea, and even in the hottest month at the height of summer it is rarely warmer than +20. Freezing temperatures are unlikely in winter, but it is important for those planning to travel to Wales for Christmas to stock up on windproof jackets as the wind can be chilly.
- You can have lunch or dinner in Cardiff in a variety of both authentic restaurants and establishments with national cuisine from various nations of the world. The highlight of the program of local national institutions is dishes from potatoes, lamb and leeks, which is a symbol of the principality.
