Wales
Ancient Culture and Rugged Beauty
Slide 1 of 12: Photographer Lorentz Gullachsen uncovers the wonders of Wales in its farmers’ markets, untouched coast, and culture-packed capital for the summer ’09 issue of Sherman’s Travel.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 2 of 12: One of two stones that remain of the doorway to St. Michael’s Chapel now mark the Skirrid (Ysgyrdy) Fawr – the most easterly ridge of the Black Mountains in Wales, just outside Abergavenny.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 3 of 12: Hiking up the Skirrid (Ysgyrdy) Fawr from Abergavenny in early summer offers lush and beautiful scenery.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 4 of 12: The Market Hall in Abergavenny offers a fun variety of antique, craft, flea and farmer’s markets throughout the year.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 5 of 12: A colorful hat vendor at Market Hall in Abergavenny.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 6 of 12: The view of the town of Abergavenny from the Abergavenny Museum and Castle grounds.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 7 of 12: Bardsey Island, seen from the coast of Gwynedd in the Lynn Peninsula of Northern Wales is a popular summer spot known for its cottages and independence from electricity.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 8 of 12: The Central Plaza of the resort village of Portmeirion, Wales. The Italiante-inspired village was designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and constructed between 1925 and 1975.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 9 of 12: The Hotel Portmeirion.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 10 of 12: Cardiff is the capital and largest city in Wales. The Cardiff Bay waterfront area has undergone significant redevelopment.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 11 of 12: The Millenium Stadium is the national stadium of Wales, located on the Cardiff waterfront. The Stadium is home to the Wales national rugby union and football teams.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
Slide 12 of 12: View of the Cardiff Castle Clock Tower – a medieval castle turned neo-gothic mansion in Cardiff.
© Lorentz Gullachsen
