hafod errr..?

A new visitor centre is being built on the top of Snowdon, replacing the concrete bunker-style building notoriously castigated by architecture expert and renaissance man, Prince Charles. The old building was, reportedly, generally referred to as "the caff". For the smoked glass and slate extravaganza that will take its place, Snowdonia National Park Authority wanted something more auspicious. The new name also had to reflect the heritage of the area and it had to be a memorable and easy for visitors to pronounce.
And they came up with: "Hafod Eryri". Not just practically impossible for anyone but Welsh speakers to say, but also very difficult to translate. Three months well spent.