Brecon

Brecon is in many ways a typical small Welsh market town in . The surrounding scenery is quite stunning, as Brecon is located within the , which extends to the south, east and west.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Brecon Cathedral and Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh.

Church
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, in the town of , , is the…

Museum
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The , formerly the…

Theater building
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is an arts venue in , , Wales.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Llanddew and Llanfrynach.

Village
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is a small village and community about 2 km or 1 mile north-east of , , Wales.

Village
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is a village and community in the county… is situated 2½ miles southeast of Brecon.

Brecon

Latitude
51.9477° or 51° 56′ 52″ north
Longitude
-3.386° or 3° 23′ 10″ west
Population
8,250
Elevation
482 feet (147 metres)
Open location code
9C3RWJX7+3H
Geo­Names ID
2654818
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Brecon War Memorial Hospital and Brecon Castle.

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