View from the Town Hall (conference venue) towards The Dome (Pantheon). In the foreground is a bronze statue of Hercules. The tall tower in the upper right is known as The Campanile.
View from The Hotel showing the dramatic location of Portmeirion village perched high above the estuary of the River Dwyryd. The distinctive Campanile is a landmark on the skyline. In the foreground are topiaried trees and a flagpole flying 'Y Ddraig Goch' (the red dragon), the flag of Wales. The Blue oval of an outdoor swimming pool is visible at the base of the hillside.
View across to the Central Piazza at Portmeirion. In the foreground is a giant chessboard. Stone steps lead up to a a paved, and beyond that a fountain pool and the Gothic Pavilion.
Inspiring day last Thursday at the #RSAW Royal Society of Architects in Wales Summer Conference exploring the theme #ThePowerOfPlace. What better setting than #Portmeirion, the Italianate vision of architect Clough Williams-Ellis, nestling above the estuary of the River Dwyryd, #NorthWales
