The city of Saint David’s, Pemborkeshire, on the west coast of Gales, has a very important landmark as is the Catedral de Saint David’s, Dewi Sant in Welsh, Patron saint of Wales, who established a monastery in the place where today the Cathedral is, where he was buried in the sixth century. David was born nearby and became Bishop of the region, He had a significant presence, even perform pilgrimages to Jerusalem where he would have brought a rock that would be on an altar in the Cathedral. He was a humble man and very much appreciated.
Saint David's is located in the Pembrokeshire National Park, within the area preserved Dyfed, It is the only city in the UK located within a national park. It's a small city, about 1900 population, but has, Cathedral addition to the richness offered by its natural heritage, its beaches and the charm of its streets and the typical architecture of the place.
It is a good tour to do in one day if we are touring the area. It is about 180 km of Cardiff, Welsh capital and about 415 km of London. If we want to explore the region offering great wealth, worth spending a few days if we have time. It is an area conducive to rest, relax and enjoy full of nature and cultural heritage.
The proximity of the city to the sea also offers the possibility of a host of water sports such as windsurfing, kayak, remo, climbing and jumping from cliffs, observation of marine fauna, Besides hiking and nature walks. If you choose to take a walk through the park and natural area you can enjoy wonderful views.
The cathedral took place an important center of pilgrimage since the Middle Ages. Next to the cathedral are medieval ruins Bishop's Palace. The entire assembly suffered vandalism, damage, due to an earthquake, Viking attacks, looting, destruction and reconstruction on several occasions, can today be visited.
The beginnings of the present Cathedral date from the twelfth century. It basilica de corte. He has had successive stages of construction being the main ship the oldest part, built in Norman style. It is affected by the earthquake walls and bending them out, They make the roof finally ends up having the appearance we see today and not a vault as one might expect to find. Anyway it highlights the wooden roof that offers a wealth of craftsmanship. They are worthy of appreciating its stained glass windows and rosettes as well as the chapels that are inside. Inside the cathedral can also visit Treasure (The Treasury) It is possessing a sample of religious objects and equity.
Both its exterior and interior, They deserve to be appreciated, puediendose notice the different stages of construction. Some descorativos elements print a certain mysterious air like so the contribution of each to the majesty of the cathedral.
After the visit to the set of the Cathedral, you can take a time to visit the small town, visit its lively business and enjoy the Welsh cuisine that will delight us with a wide range of specialties.
From the center of Saint David's taking Goat Street and walking around 15 minutes to the coast, We find a small chapel, St Non Chapel, built in 1934 next to the ruins of the old chapel and using some of its stones. Within a natural area that invites to stay, enjoy the place and views. The chapel is usually open and can be visited. Not too familiar with the history of St Non, It is according to a story that can be read on a poster in the same chapel, it would have been educated in a place known as' The White House`. It was also known as Nonna or Nonnita and would have given birth to a child who later became patron Saint David of Wales in the nearby ruins of the old chapel that still preserved. We found inside the small chapel with stained glass images of St Non, St David, St Winifred St. Brynach, an altar and a stack.
Neighbor hoods, water well is believed the miraculous and healing and that even today it is visited by many pilgrims, especially 2 March celebrated the day of San Non. Also abroad, We find a small shrine with a picture and a cross. There are also signs of a possible settlement that according to the data could be from the Iron Age, it is a series of standing stones in the area of the chapel.
The small chapel is admirable, cut between sky and green meadow and sea background. All around there are provided a number of banks that whoever comes to visit her feel comfortable to enjoy both cultural and natural heritage and appreciate from there the sea. It could be a starting point to start a walk along the nature trails.
Saint David`s, It is so small as, receives many visitors. During my walk a wedding was performed in the Cathedral which gave a touch of charm to the place more, completely full of people and vehicles prepared for the occasion. Beautiful all year but especially colorful in spring and summer. Worth reach us to this city to enjoy also the place where is located and know the Pembrokeshire National Park.
A 20 km, taking the A487 road, it's found Newgale with great beaches and surrounded by nature, ideal for hiking or just relax on the white sands of the beach. There are also water sports possible as mentioned above.
