At 18 years old, I moved to Madrid, Spain, to become an au pair for the summer.
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The city of St Davids in Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales, has been a Christian pilgrimage site since medieval times.
These days, its also famous for its title as Britain's smallest city.
With a population of around just 1,600 people, Queen Elizabeth II reaffirmed St Davids' city status in 1994, recognizing its "important Christian heritage," after it had lost it in 1886.
St David died on 1 March – St David's Day - in 589 and is bureid in the little city's cathedral.
Miracles ascribed to St. David, including the resurrection of a dead child and the restoration of sight to a blind man.
One of the more famous miracles associated with him is the formation of a hill beneath him as he preached to a large crowd, allowing them to see and hear him more clearly. During this episode, a white dove is said to have landed on his shoulder, and St. David is often so depicted.
The tiny city offers an idyllic spot for tourists to soak in both the area's historical significance and the magnificent coastal scenery.
From quaint cottages and cozy pubs to the iconic St Davids Cathedral, here's a look around Britain's tiniest city.
At 18 years old, I moved to Madrid, Spain, to become an au pair for the summer.
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