Cardiff – A Classic Welsh City

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales and also the largest city in Wales, with a total population of more than one million people in the metropolitan area. Being the country’s capital, Cardiff is the culture and sporting centre of Wales and also the most popular visitor destination in Wales, attracting over fourteen million visitors a year.

If you are planning a holiday in Wales capital city then it helps to get some prior knowledge of the city before you venture out on to the streets looking for things to do. The information below should go some way to help you plan some things to see and do in this fantastic city.

A great place to start your sightseeing adventure in Cardiff is Cardiff Castle. Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle that also contains a Victorian mansion, transformed from a Norman keep that was initially built on the site of one, or possibly two Roman forts. The first Roman fort to be built on the site is thought to have been erected around AD55 and the first Norman fort was built in 1091 by Robert Fitzhamon. The castle grounds cover 8 acres and hold some amazing sights and historical artifacts.

The most popular museum in Wales is the Natural History Museum at St.Fagans in Cardiff. The Natural History Museum is the English name for the attraction which in Welsh is called the Welsh Folk Museum. In 1946 the site was donated by the Earl of Plymouth and then over the course of two years, turned into a museum, finally opening the gates in 1948. The museum displays buildings and exhibits that have been reclaimed, rebuilt and recreated from all over Wales depicting the history of the country and its culture.

Another fantastic place to visit is the Millennium Stadium which is the national stadium of Wales and home to the Welsh rugby team and the Welsh national football team. On top of hosting national rugby and football events, the Millennium Stadium also hosts the Super Special Stage of the Wales Rally Great Britain, boxing events and has also hosted major music concerts for the likes of U2, The Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney.

Although the three attractions mentioned above are the most popular attractions in Wales, there are so many other things to see and do in Cardiff. You should also visit The Llandaff Cardiff Ghost Walk, Cardiff Bay, The National Museum and Art Gallery, the Wales Millennium Centre and also the Techniquest science museum.

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