| Glamorgan | |
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Location  | |
Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | UK |
|---|---|
| Surface | 2,118 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.229.728 (estimate 1961) |
Glamorgan is a region of South Wales in UK.
To know
Glamorgan is the most populous and industrialized county in Wales.
Geographical notes
The county now borders the Brecknockshire to the north, col Monmouthshire to the east, with the Bristol Channel to the south and col Carmarthenshire and the bay of Carmarthen West.
The northern area of the region is mountainous with deep valleys. Its highest point is at Craig-y-llyn (600 meters).
Among the most important rivers are: the Taff, the Ely, the Ogmore, the Neath, the Dulais, the Tawe, the Rhymney (which forms the border with Monmouthshire) and the Loughor (which forms the border with Carmarthenshire).
Background
In the Middle Ages it had been the area of the kingdom or principality of Morgannwg, founded by King Morgan. After Gwent, it was the second Welsh area to fall to the Normans and was often the scene of clashes and battles between Welsh and conquistadors.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Aberdare - Located on the River Cynon, 35km north-west of Cardiff.
- Barry - Industrial city on the sea.
- Bridgend - Capital of the homonymous unitary district.
- Caerphilly - It houses a magnificent castle.
- Cardiff - The thriving and fashionable capital of Wales.
- Dinas Powys - It has a perfectly preserved historic center.
- Llantrisant - Headquarters of the Royal Mint (Royal Mint).
- Merthyr Tydfil - Capital of the homonymous unitary district.
- Neath - Bathed by the homonymous river.
- Penarth - The second largest city in the Vale of Glamorgan, surpassed only by the administrative center of Barry.
- Pontypridd - It was the birthplace of British actor and singer, Thomas Jones Woodward, known to the world as Tom Jones.
- Port Talbot - Overlooking the east coast of Swansea Bay.
- Porthcawl - Popular tourist destination also among the local population.
- Swansea - The second largest urban center and seaside town with spectacular sandy beaches.
Other destinations
- Gower Peninsula - Located west west and considered one Area of outstanding natural beauty.
- Swansea Bay - Bay on the Bristol Channel.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
- Mountain Biking - Afan Forest Park [1] it is considered by enthusiasts one of the places to go on a mountain bike and absolutely not to be missed.
