Welcome to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch

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Published 2017-03-17

At 58 letters, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch is the longest town name in all of Europe. It wasn't always the town's name, though—in the 1860s, the name was developed as a way to entice tourists to make the town a stop on their travels. It's an amalgamation of the Welsh words and names for local landmarks, and it's probably the best PR stunt of the 1860s—or today. So yeah, welcome to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch! You don't need to be able to say it to enjoy your stay.

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All Comments (21)

@agentassassin8590 4 years ago

My friend: yo what’s yo WiFi password? My password:
@AkimMakimShow 4 years ago

Sorry, this username is already taken.
@jamie2118 3 years ago

i think its safe to say that 90% of people watching this can only pronounce the "gogogoch" part
@TheVincentVanGogh 3 years ago

Teacher: "quiz time, first question, what's our town's name?" Students: "hol up"
@tyleravery8446 4 years ago

Y’all ain’t even gonna mention the weather guy that pronounced this correctly
@Adventurecraft360 4 years ago

“oh, you’re from wales?” “yeah” “what town?” “Yes”
@CGray1234 3 years ago

person: help! ive been shot! 911: what is your adress? person: nevermind, just let me die. hangs up
@OfficalMikoRiko 3 years ago

People at town hall: What should we name this town?? That one kid with food in his mouth: 0:02
@FernandoFernandez_192 3 years ago

"Any more passengers for llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?" * Train already left the station in the middle of the question.
@eriktenhag2022 4 years ago

"or you could write the short version which is the first TwEnTy LeTtErS "
@jammfam1803 3 years ago

As a welsh person I am very proud of my country, and I have been learning welsh all my life for the last decade and many more years to come
@qwertytheatre1293 3 years ago

The English on that sign should have been translated as: “The little village with the long name”
@Ignacyjablonski12 4 years ago

"I'm having a stroke!" "Okay, where are you right now?" "Uhh, I'm in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch" "Sounds like the stroke is kicking in"
@faresbdh6483 4 years ago

Guy: What should be our village name? Other guy: *slams keyboard* Guy: perfect
@LordHeath1972 2 years ago

I do like the fact that the station platform is completely accessible to the public without needing to go through any barriers or buy a platform ticket. You can just walk through the car park and out onto the platform and over the bridge to get your photo next to the sign. Also attracts tourists.
@rreimer84 2 years ago

Excellent Video! Love how all of the locals had their short interviews in answering questions about the town. It’s got such a homey feel and makes me want to visit!
@faketrailer2187 4 years ago

Lets be real here people You guys only hear gogogoch
@armaanraza2291 3 years ago

The conductor should receive special allowance for having to pronounce the name everyday.
@__Liv_Slaysss 8 months ago

I’m Welsh and I’m very proud more people are speaking about wales!
@pawehbsam5872 7 years ago

the only thing that i can pronounce is gogogoch..proud of myself