Godina izdanja: Ostalo
ISBN: Ostalo
Jezik: Engleski
Oblast: Istorija umetnosti
Autor: Strani

CADW Guidebooks
HARLECH CASTLE
(Tvrđava Harlech)
Tekst: Arnold J. Taylor
Izdavač: Cadw Welsh Historic Monuments
Mek povez sa klapnama, 32 stranice, ilustrovano, 25x21cm
Tekst na engleskom jeziku
Očuvanost: 5-

- `As if its spectacular situation, foreboding might, and great power were not sufficient to ensure the fame of this magnificent castle, Harlech is also inseparably linked in Welsh myth with the tragic heroine of Branwen, the daughter of Llyr, of the Mabinogion. Mythology aside, it is small wonder that this is one of the most familiar strongholds in Britain. Seen from the bluff of rock to the south of the town, the view of castle, sea and mountain panorama is truly breathtaking. But not only has it an unsurpassed natural setting, as a piece of castle-building Harlech is also unrivalled. Even after seven centuries, it remains a testament to a military architect of genius, Master James of St. George. Here he adapted the natural strength of the site to the defensive requirements of the age, and created a building which combines a marvellous sense of majesty with great beauty of line and form.`



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