... everything is concentrated on Cardiff….
As the capital of Wales, in the United Kingdom, Besides being the main commercial hub, industrial and financial, Cardiff brings together the most important cultural institutions, educational and sports in the country also having a major port, which he was known as Tiger Bay and I became the early twentieth century the main port of coal worldwide. Media in the United Kingdom also are based in Cardiff.
It is located on the mouth of the River Severn in Cardiff Bay, south east of Wales and 245 kilometers London.
While the historic center are the monuments and old buildings of greater equity which include the Castillo, the Cathedral and the great Galleries Victorian era, among the most important, have also developed modern buildings coexist with respect to those that gave rise to the city. modern Millenium Stadium It is located in this area, a 600 meters from the castle on the river Taff.
The old town is home to a large number of centers and commercial premises, restaurants, brands and stores of all kinds come together in these many pedestrian streets, where the contrast between ancient and modern is noted, allowing so enjoy the ride more enjoyable.
must, el Castillo de Cardiff
Located on Castle Street, neighbor to the historic center. Dating from the eleventh century and was built on an ancient Roman fortification of the third century. Compose a medieval castle and a Victorian Gothic Revival mansion. In the twelfth century began the reconstruction of the castle with stone walls and defensive tower, this point was the center of conflict between Welsh and Anglo-Norman.
In the mid-eighteenth century, Marquis of Bute's take over the castle and becomes the main part in a Georgian mansion, demolishing reform, some medieval walls. In the nineteenth century the family invested in the docks that convert to Cardiff in the biggest coal export port, the same family is enriched by this project and devotes a great investment to renovate the castle in Gothic Revival style. Interior and gardens are exquisitely designed also incorporating remnants of Roman buildings discovered during construction.
The castle suffered the vicissitudes of World War II to finally pass, after the death of the fourth marques heir, at the hands of the city of Cardiff.
It is possible to visit both the gardens and the tower and the interior where you can appreciate the wealth as well as understand the evolution of the castle throughout history. The rooms are admirable wealth, the visit is a must and really worth. More info and times: www.cardiffcastle.com
Leaving behind the castle and the historic center, Lloyd George Avenue, nos conducirá directamente a la Bahía de Cardiff, donde nos sorprenderá una extendida área de ocio y diversos centros culturales contenidos en construcciones modernas que contrastan con el Pierhead, building from the late nineteenth century, with its red terracotta walls and elements of French Gothic, highlights in the modern port area of Cardiff, where the National Assembly for Wales works, a Trade and exhibitions and museum.
It is an area that is enjoyed with all senses. Here various activities and festivals are often developed, also has a number of restaurants and bars that open onto the bay allowing contemplate and enjoy a great VITAS.
In the residential area and accommodation away from city center, It is noteworthy architecture and caring for both their buildings and the surrounding environment. For example on Caathedral Road.
Take a couple of days to go, know and understand Cardiff is definitely recommended for the whole family.
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sources consulted obtained through information provided by the monuments themselves, museums and sites visited, Tourist Information Offices, uba-fau.