Introducing St David's (Ty-ddewi)
Featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest city in the UK – population-wise it’s little more than an overgrown village – St David’s was awarded the title of ‘city’ courtesy of its magnificent cathedral. Known in Welsh as Tydewwi (the House of David), this is the holiest site in Wales; birth- and burial-place of the nation’s patron saint, the cradle of Welsh Christianity and a place of pilgrimage for more than 1500 years.
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St David founded a monastic community here in the 6th century, only a short walk from where he was born at St Non’s Bay. In 1124, Pope Calixtus II declared that two pilgrimages to St David’s were the equivalent of one to Rome, and three to St David’s were equal to one to Jerusalem. The cathedral has seen a constant stream of visitors ever since.
Today, St David’s attracts hordes of non religious pilgrims too, drawn by the town’s laid-back vibe and the excellent hiking, surfing and wildlife-watching in the surrounding area.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: caernarfon to cardiff via St. Davids
by Mrs_Trellis 28 August 2011
Does that mean that you have chosen the train option? If so I would reconsider and take the bus via Aberystwyth (more scenic) and then…
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Re: caernarfon to cardiff via St. Davids
by babaorhum 27 August 2011
thank you all.. i've decided togo to Haverfordwest, spend the night there, then visit St Davids and then go to Cardiff where I intend…
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RE: caernarfon to cardiff via St. Davids
by ukglobetrotter 27 August 2011
You could get a bus to Bangor, then get the train to Chester for Cardiff, or direct to Cardiff, then go across from Cardiff to Haverfordwest…
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