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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 46 2026
Caerphilly Castle

Moated medieval castle in Caerphilly, Wales, set in a lake and water defences. Visitors see the great hall, leaning tower and wall towers, and walk narrow spiral stairs and ramparts.

Highlights

  • Leaning tower
  • Great hall
  • Dragon statues outside

Good to know

  • Follow the story trail with audio and video
  • Narrow spiral stairs, some uneven steps
  • Long stay car park cheaper than short stay

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