(formerly spelt '''Dolgelley''' in
English ) is a
Market Town in north
Wales , lying on the River Wnion. It is the
County Town of the
Traditional County of
Merionethshire (Meirionydd in Welsh).
Originally a
Roman military site, Dolgellau was the location of the last
Welsh Parliament , held in
1404 under
Owain Glyndŵr . It later became a haven for
Quakers and was also known for
Gold Prospecting . This continues today at '
Gwynfynydd Gold Mines', one of the only sources of
Welsh Gold in the
United Kingdom .
The surrounding area is known for its wild but beautiful countryside and places of historical interest. Popular with tourists who enjoy activities such as walking,
Hiking , sailing, horse riding,
White Water Rafting and dry slope
Skiing .
Attractions in the town include the
13th Century Cymer Abbey and nearby
Cadair Idris (known as Cader Idris locally). An annual music festival, the ''Sesiwn Fawr'' ("big session"), is held in Dolgellau.
Dolgellau hosted the
National Eisteddfod in
1949 . It is
Twinned with
Guerande ,
France .
