When visiting Gwynedd, North Wales I would recommend touring the Italian Style village of Portmeirion. With Mediterranean influence, this village has some incredible architecture and sculpture gardens. The main building of Portmeirion is popular hotel followed by the cottages called “White Horses”, “Mermaid” and “The Salutation”. This tightly grouped coastal village was constructed between the time of 1925 and 1975.
I find the design of the village intriguing and believe the gardens deserve marrit. Because I love architecture and fantasy architecture, I am happy I had the chance to see it up close. I’ve known about it for many years. If you remember the T.V. show, “The Prisoner” with actor Patrick McGoohan this is the location where it took place. There was a big bouncing white ball chasing the actor all the time (I never liked the program or understood it! Maybe I’m older now and will give it another chance!).
It’s well worth the trip. I would love to spend days there. Don’t pass by Portmeirion when visiting Wales!
