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Situated to the
North of the
Snowdonia
National Park
and home to the
university of
Wales, Bangor is
one of Wales'
oldest cities
which grew up
around a
monastery in the
6th century.
Indeed, its name
comes from the
protective fence
or "bangor" that
encircled the
monastery. The
present day
cathedral was
designed by Sir
George Gilbert
Scott, famed for
London's Albert
Memorial, and
stands on the
site of the
early church.
A popular
attraction with
visitors is
Penrhyn Castle -
a Neo Norman
building dating
from the early
19th century,
which today is
run by the
National Trust.
There is also
the Bangor
Museum and Art
Gallery.
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Further information:
Bangor
Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast accommodation
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