Lying on Wales' south coast, Cardiff is the largest city in Wales
and has been the country's capital city since 1955.
The growth
of the coal valleys in the 19th century transformed Cardiff into
the country's busiest port, and the city is now a lively, cosmopolitan
place, filled with a wealth of interesting buildings and attractions.
Perhaps most famous is the hugely impressive Millennium Stadium
which was completed in 1999 and lies on the banks of the River
Taff near the city centre.
Also in the heart of the city is the splendid Cardiff Castle.
Next to the Civic Centre in elegant Cathay's Park, the National
Museum of Wales houses a vast array of fascinating exhibitions.
The recently
redeveloped Cardiff Bay is home to the National Assembly for Wales
and Cardiff's new landmark performing arts building, the Millennium
Centre. The rejuvenated waterfront is a lively spot for eating
and drinking, while back in town the Victorian Arcades contain
a variety of shops and pleasant cafes, and are great for browsing.
North of the city centre is Llandaff Cathedral, which has an interesting
architectural history. Also outside the central area - and not
to be missed - is the open-air Museum of Welsh Life, housed in
the grounds of St Fagan's Castle, a late 16th century manor house.
Northeast of Cardiff is the fanciful hillside castle of Castell
Coch, and further north towards the Valleys is the massive Caerphilly
Castle.
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