Caernarfon Castle Audio Guide
Explore Caernarfon Castle with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, North Wales. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a well-preserved example of 13th-century military architecture.
What you will hear
The Lower Ward and Great Hall
Explore the foundations of the castle's domestic heart, where royal entertainment and daily administration once took place.
The Lower Ward
Step into the vast open space of the castle, which follows a unique figure-eight layout across two distinct sections.
The Eagle Tower and Royal Lodgings
Ascend the grandest tower of the castle to see the imperial design and the luxurious quarters intended for the king.
The Eagle Tower
The Eagle Tower stands as the grandest and most recognizable of all the fortress's towers, topped by three distinct turrets.
Royal Lodgings Interior
Explore the skeletal remains of what were once the most luxurious private quarters in 13th-century Wales.
The Upper Ward and Investiture Site
Move to the Upper Ward to discover the site of the modern Prince of Wales investitures and the castle's continuing royal legacy.
Investiture of Edward, Prince of Wales
Explore the symbolic details of the 1911 commemorative medal, designed to celebrate the first investiture held at the castle in modern times.
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Visit the museum housed within the castle towers to learn about the long military history of the Welsh regiment.
Captain Bell Winning the Victoria Cross
This dramatic painting captures a moment of extreme bravery during the Crimean War, highlighting the human element of regimental history.
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