Powis Castle near Welshpool in Powys, Wales, is a medieval fortress and grand country house known as the seat of the Herbert family, earls of Powis. Built in the mid-13th century by Welsh prince Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn, it remains the only castle of Welsh origin that has been continuously inhabited throughout its history. The castle's formal gardens, described as among the most important in the country, feature Baroque-style terraced grounds planted in the early 18th century with clipped yews, old roses, and unusual tender plants. Interior highlights include one of the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects displayed in the ballroom, alongside exceptional paintings, sculpture, furniture, and tapestries accumulated by generations of the Herbert family. Now managed by the National Trust, it represents Welsh cultural and artistic heritage.
