The town from 1500 ft

Carmarthen (Welsh Caerfyrddin - caer fort + Myrddin Moridunum) is the county town of Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is built on the River Towy and has a population of about 13,148

Carmarthen has a number of surviving heritage attractions including the Roman amphitheatre and the castle. The Gwili Railway, a section of the former railway line to Aberystwyth, has also been re-opened as a heritage railway for tourists.