Wales' largest city, with almost 324,000 inhabitants, has some very nice docks, which have undergone renovation over the last decade. The result today is Cardiff Bay, a place where you will enjoy relaxing during your stay in Cardiff: bathed in a lake of fresh water, the bay is thus conducive to sailing and water sports. Nearby, you will also find very starry tourist accommodations associated with an internationally renowned gastronomy.
But Cardiff also has historical assets that will appeal to cultural tourism lovers: there is of course its castle, a Norman building that has been enthroned in the heart of the city for over 2000 years and whose interiors and exteriors you can inspect during guided tours. Llandaff Cathedral, built in 1107, is one of the oldest religious monuments in the UK and contains some very beautiful sculptures. Finally, the Norwegian church in Cardiff, which gained notoriety thanks to the writer Roald Dahl, whose baptismal place it was, has now been converted into an art and café gallery.
But if you go to Cardiff, the more athletic will also have plenty of time to discover its Millennium Stadium, which can accommodate as many as 74,000 people and can be visited when it does not host sporting events. Apart from its traditional historical monuments, Cardiff is also famous for the National Museum Cardiff, whose collections are straight from a legacy made by two rich sisters: one can see a large number of impressionist paintings. Museum lovers can also visit the Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre, also known as the Tube, where you can learn about the history of Cardiff Bay. Cardiff is served by an airport located in Rhoose. But the city also has a railway station near the Millennium Stadium (Cardiff Central) as well as road and motorway infrastructure: the city is located very close to exits 29-34 of the M4 motorway. The national roads in the vicinity are the A470 and the A48. The castle of Cardiff is a jewel of history, its construction began in 1091 with a stone keep, in place of the Roman fort. From this keep, the view of Cardiff is breathtaking: it is a city panorama magnified by the surrounding river waters and the vegetation always well present in these Welsh lands. Renovated and decorated in the 19th century by the Marquis de Butte and his architect Burges, it is a place full of artistic curiosities. The National Museum has an interesting collection of art, archaeology, geology and natural history in Wales, a true source of knowledge and escape for all curious travellers.
Within the city itself, Cardiff City Hall is an essential, its splendid architecture makes it a majestic building. Finally, the Millenium Stadium is the ideal place for rugby and football tourists to enjoy a match in a Welsh stadium atmosphere, and the city of Cardiff is also particularly appreciated for some of its very good restaurants, which combine the strengths of traditional flavours with touches of modernity and subtlety. Thus, the Mermaid Quay is a restaurant appreciated for its cuisine and popular for its waterfront location, ideal for sharing a romantic meal.
Cardiff is also very festive and lively with its authentic bars and pubs, places of excitement and entertainment.
For visitors eager to discover and whisky lovers, the Penderyn Distillery is open for visits and tastings.
Hotels are to be chosen with care, to be able to benefit at the same time from the best rates and an optimal comfort. You can consult for that the various stays conceived on measure for the well-being and the satisfaction of the tourists in Wales.
In the heart of Cardiff, in Victorian arcades, shopping lovers will be delighted to discover the many shops, a place full of life and charm.