Cardiff is the greenest city in the county. This city received the status of the capital of Wales in 1955. The capital of Wales dates back to the time of the Romans; it dates back more than 2000 years. The name of the city comes from the name of General Aulusus Didius, it actually means "Didius Fort."
After the construction of the Glamorganshire Canal, Cardiff became the largest port of international importance through which coal is exported.
The word "Wales", which gave the name to this region, comes from the name of the Celtic tribe, who previously inhabited these lands.
Today, the capital of Wales is the center of Britain’s most developed industrial area.
The area is rich in numerous minerals. But the main wealth of Wales lies in its unusually beautiful and unique nature, as well as in various historical sights.
Wales Attractions
The capital is rich in unusual sights, which are located mainly in the city center.
This is, first of all, the National Museum and Gallery, in which a very large collection of paintings by the Impressionists.
The well-known capital of Wales is also the largest stadium in the world - the Millennium, which seats more than 74 thousand people.
The stadium holds grand theatrical and dance holidays, stage musicals.
The National Museum is Cardiff's most famous landmark. It presents the brilliant paintings of Renoir, Botticelli, Turner, Van Gogh and many others.
Wales - country of castles
Cardiff, whose sights reflect the grandeur and culture of the people, cannot be imagined without magnificent, ancient castles.
Cardiff Castle, which previously defended the city from enemies, today looks like a beautiful Victorian mansion. It has many rooms with a unique design.
Bomaris Castle, whose name means "beautiful swamp" in translation, has practically retained its original appearance, because it was almost not attacked. This castle is included in the list of historical monuments of Wales and is under the protection of UNESCO. Another Wales castle is one of the greatest creations of the Middle Ages. This
is Caerfilly Castle, whose powerful walls served as reliable protection against enemies, as well as the water element. In the vicinity of Cardiff, there is also a unique
open-air museum - Cosmeston - a reconstruction of a 14th-century Welsh village.
Wales Parks
The capital of Wales is famous for its wonderful parks and squares with wonderful sea views. Almost a fifth of the entire territory of this region is occupied by national park zones. These include the Gower Peninsula, which is very popular with lovers of beach holidays and water sports. Surfers are also of great interest to the Llyn coast, which is an ideal place for outdoor activities. Another protected place in Wales is the island of Anglesey, on which there are many limestone cliffs, as well as a variety of rocky bays that attract climbers.