Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch:

History: This veelage has the langest place name in Europe and the second langest place name in the world. The short form of the veelage's name is Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

The name means:

It is believed that the name Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch was invented by a cobbler from Menai Bridge.  It was invented in the 1860s to make the village famous for having the railway station with the longest name.

There are all kinds of resources for learning how to say Llainfair PG’s proper title: a handy song helps newcomers master the basics, after which they can enter a contest for saying the name in the most creative fashion.

Visitors to Llanfair PG especially like to take photos at the historic train station, where the massive title is proudly displayed on various signposts. Tucked on the quaint island of Anglesey in northern Wales, it looks like a pretty fun place to hang out.

Besides its trademark train station, Llanfair PG is home to a visitor center full of classic Welsh handicrafts and yummy baked goods. There’s a church and monument to local hero Henry Paget, who lost a leg in the Battle of Waterloo (you can even climb to the top!). Nearby, in the wider Anglesey region, you’ll find a sea zoo as well as a smattering of charming B&Bs.

Local language: Welsh and english

Food: tipical european food

Art: The official name of the soccer team is  Clwb Pêl Droed Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Football Club (in welsh). They won the Welsh Alliance League twice.  Taron Egerton (Kingsman) moved to Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, where he spent most of his childhood.

Marina, Laura, Vitória, Alessandra 2A