Here’s how to see the very best of this proud Celtic nation.

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The Welsh love Wales.

This proud country of three million people is culturally distinct from the rest of the U.K. and geographically unique.

Sanding Stones Pembrokeshire, Wales

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Here’s where the Welsh go on their days off.

However, it’s what’s behind you that’s most captivating.

Yet within its boundaries is that most British of institutions a small pub with ahotelnearby.

Castle ruins at Llanthony Priory Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales

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It’s best visited after completing a five-milecircular walkup Hatterall Ridge.

Tickets to photograph the incredible sight of hundreds of birds of prey swooping down must be booked in advance.

The Standing Stones of Pembrokeshire, West Wales

Stonehenge is for tourists.

Night sky full of stars in Elan Valley, Wales

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One of the most dramatic isCarreg Coetan Arthur, a tomb in a boulder field onSt.

David’s Headwith spectacular seascape views.

Another isCarreg Samson, a short walk from the tiny harbor at Abercastle.

Row of houses in Beddgelert near Snowdonia National Park in Wales

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However, the most impressive and most famous isPentre Ifan, a large capstone near Newport.

Try the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) forticketsor take astadium tourwhile you’re in Cardiff.

Wales walk onto the pitch before the Autumn International match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff

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