Ianto's Shrine | |
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Shrine | |
Ianto's Shrine in June 2024 | |
Opening date | July 2009 |
Dedicated to | Ianto Jones |
Location | Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Wales, United Kingdom |
Coordinates: 51°27′47.1″N 3°9′55.1″W / 51.463083°N 3.165306°W | |
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Ianto's Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the fictional character Ianto Jones, located in Cardiff, Wales. Established after the character's death in a 2009 episode of Torchwood, the shrine is visited by fans who often leave tributes in the form of notes, photos, flowers, and memorabilia. It began as flowers laid at a location used to depict the Torchwood Institute, and was later featured in an episode of Torchwood. Actors Gareth David Lloyd and John Barrowman have visited the shrine.