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By Jackie Craven, About.com

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Promenade at Portmeirion, Wales

Promenade at Portmeirion, Wales

Promenade at Portmeirion, Wales

Photo © Jackie Craven

Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, now recognized as one of the country's first conservationists, wanted to show that "the development of a naturally beautiful site need not lead to its defilement." An assortment of urns and columns line the promenade overlooking The Piazza and the village.

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