Welsh church in village home to legendary hound voted 'best place on Earth' by Reddit users
Summary
St Mary's Church in the village of Beddgelert, Wales, was voted the "best place on Earth" by users on the Reddit community "Terrible Maps." The village is known for its scenic beauty and the legendary grave of Gelert, a loyal dog from 13th-century Welsh folklore.Key Facts
- St Mary's Church is located in Beddgelert, a small village in Snowdonia National Park, Wales.
- The church won a global Reddit poll after 29 rounds of voting where users gradually eliminated other spots on a world map.
- Beddgelert is famous for Gelert's grave, a story about a faithful dog wrongly killed by its owner in the 1200s.
- The folklore says the dog saved the owner's baby from a wolf but was mistakenly killed before the baby was found safe.
- The village has fewer than 1,000 residents and is known for beautiful stone cottages and river views.
- The Welsh Highland Railway passes through Beddgelert, connecting Caernarfon and Porthmadog.
- Reddit users expressed interest in visiting the village and church after the poll.
- Reverend Kim Williams said the church has served locals for many generations and welcomes visitors.
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