# Wales’ Hidden Church Crowned Best Place

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-06-27T05:06:57+00:00
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## Resource

A tiny Welsh village tucked into Snowdonia just got crowned the “best place on Earth” after a Reddit survey went viral — and yes, it’s the stunning St. Mary’s Church in Beddgelert. With medieval roots, ties to Prince Llywelyn the Great, and a nearby memorial to the tragic legend of Gelert’s Grave, this sleepy village of just 460 souls packs centuries of history into its stone cottages and mountain views. Now flooded with visitors drawn by its beauty and mystique, Beddgelert’s quiet charm has gone global — thanks to a subreddit with 30,000 weekly fans. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c91829c6a2ca70e1

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