On the coast of North Wales, the fairy-tale village of Portmeirion feels a world away from the rest of the UK. Built between 1925 and 1975 by Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion was inspired by a vibrant Italian village. Surrounded by picturesque mountains, its dreamy Baroque-inspired domes and pretty buildings have drawn artists, writers and musicians from all over the world, including Beatles singer George Harrison, who celebrated his 50th birthday there.

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