Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrnd robwllantysiliogogogoch, also known as Llanfairpwllgwyngyll or Llanfair PG, is a village on the island of Anglesey with the longest place name in Europe. Its Welsh name, “St Mary’s church in the hollow of the white hazel adjacent to the ferocious whirlpool and the church of St Tysilio of the red cave,” was coined in 1860 as a marketing ploy for the nearby railroad station. Llanfair PG, near the Menai Straits and the Britannia Bridge, is a wonderful place to raise a family. Once you’ve had your picture taken next to the village nameplate at the train station, it’s time to check out the famous visitors centre. Just a few minutes’ stroll from the octagonal Toll House, in the direction of Menai Bridge, you’ll find the Marquis of Anglesey statue and column, which, for a little price, you can ascend the 115 steps of to take in breathtaking vistas of the surrounding area. On the shores of the Menai Straits, not far from St. Mary’s Church, stands Nelson’s Monument. In addition to the stunning shoreline of Anglesey, which is just a short stroll away, the area also features a number of excellent pubs with restaurants, specialty stores, and cafes.
