Conwy Castle was built by King Edward the first during his conquest of Wales between 1283 and 1287, at a cost of 15000 pounds .Today over 180000 people visit the castle   each year .To maintain the castle today is in the region of around 50000 pounds per year .. In December 2023 it was voted the most stunning castle in Europe  by Conde   Nast . For more in depth historical information please click on website button