Gelert by Charles Burton Barber (1884) [1] Gelert (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈɡɛlɛrt]) is a legendary hound in a Welsh folk-tale. He is associated with the village of Beddgelert in Gwynedd in north-west Wales, the name of which was formerly believed to mean "Gelert's grave". [2]

Dec 8, 2024 · He’s a little hidden away inside but this building is where the famous bronze Gelert the Faithful Hound Statue is located! As you enter, you’ll see the Gelert standing at the doorway. He’s ready to defend the baby prince from harm!

Oct 16, 2023 · Beddgelert is famous for the story of Gelert the faithful hound dog who was killed in haste by his owner, Llewelyn the Great. The grave and statue of Gelert are some of the village’s most visited attractions to this day.

According to legend, the stone monument in the field marks the resting place of 'Gelert', the faithful hound of the medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn the Great. The story, as written on the tombstone reads: "In the 13th century Llewelyn, prince …

At the end of the Citadella is the Liberty Statue (Szabadság Szobor in Hungarian), a large monument erected by the Soviet Red Army to commemorate their victory in World War II. [8]

Apr 3, 2017 · Just outside the village to the south is Gelert's grave, which you can reach by a footpath along the banks of the River Glaslyn. The trail will take you through a field with sheep grazing in...

Jul 19, 2024 · The Szent Gellért Monument, erected in 1904, is a striking statue that stands prominently on Gellért Hill. The monument features a towering statue of Szent Gellért holding a cross, symbolizing his missionary work and unwavering faith.

Oct 16, 2023 · Get a selfie with Gelert. If seeing Gelert’s Grave wasn’t enough, there’s also a life-size statue of Gelert the faithful hound dog that you can visit and get a photo with. It’s made from copper and can be found in the ruins of an abandoned cottage. It’s not far from the grave itself so it’s worth visiting them both at the same time.

Inside this is a life-size bronze sculpture of Gelert, the legendary faithful hound of Llewelyn the Great (Prince of Gwynedd). The tragic tale is explained on the grave memorial but it is a made-up myth.

A life-size dog standing inside a derelict building looking towards the doorway. The sculpture is linked by a path to the nearby 'grave' of Gelert. The town's name, Beddgelert, translates in fact as 'Gelert's grave'.