The Tintagel Castle, towering over the sea and is surrounded by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Legend has it that King Arthur was born here, where the remains of a 13th century castle are preserved. Historians indicate that the castle has been uninhabited since the 12th century.
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Tristan and Isolde, King Mark, Uther Pendragon and Merlin are associated with this legendary place. Still. Today, you can still admire Merlin's cave below the castle and walk at low tides.
Tintagel was a military outpost and settlement in Roman times. In the 5th and 6th centuries the Celtic kings had a fortified trading center here. Legend has it that one of them was King Marcos, whose nephew Tristan fell in love with Isolde. This sad and romantic love story also belongs to Tintagel.
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The remains of the 13th century castle are still impressive. Located on top of a rock that is only connected to the mainland by a narrow slope, it climbs more than 100 steps to the place where the old castle stood.
Founded in the 13th century, by Richard Earl of Cornwall, Henry III's younger brother, probably for romantic or dynastic rather than strategic reasons. However, today, you can still see the remains of the Great Hall, explore various building walls and enjoy a unique view, combined with the feeling of being in a fabulous place.
New Bridge at Tintagel Castle
A bridge was recently opened at Tintagel Castle, passing it is quite an experience. It is a stretch that goes from the hill to the ruins of the buildings. Some experts on the subject point out that a similar bridge existed during the time of King Arthur, there is no confirmation in this regard.
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This bridge was designed to protect the ruins of Tintagel Castle, restricting excessive traffic of people. It is also a way to preserve the ruins of Tintagel.
Did you know
Tintagel Castle still faces excavation processes, archaeologists have found more than 16 new structures in the last 4 years. Which may indicate that Tintagel Castle was a center populated by artisans and workers who did not belong to royalty.