Animal Wall, Grade I listed sculpture wall in Cardiff city centre, United Kingdom.
The Animal Wall extends along Cardiff Castle's perimeter, displaying 15 detailed animal sculptures with glass eyes mounted on limestone blocks.
William Burges designed the wall in 1866, with Thomas Nicholls crafting nine sculptures in 1890 before Alexander Carrick added six more in 1931.
The collection includes sculptures of hyenas, wolves, baboons, seals, bears, lions, and other animals, reflecting Victorian era artistic preferences.
The wall stands 9 meters high near Cardiff Castle's entrance, accessible through Castle Street in the city center.
Each animal sculpture contains glass eyes that maintain their original appearance despite the weathering of paint over decades.
Location: Cardiff
Location: Castle
Inception: 19 century
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
GPS coordinates: 51.48110,-3.18302
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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