Butetown, District and community in Cardiff, Wales
Description
Butetown is a neighborhood in southern Cardiff that spreads along former docklands with a mix of modern buildings and traditional homes. The area is connected by Cardiff Bay railway station and served by numerous bus routes throughout its residential and commercial spaces.
History
The area was developed in the early 1800s by the Second Marquess of Bute as a planned housing estate alongside the growing port. This growth shaped the foundation and character of the neighborhood.
Culture
The neighborhood became a place where people from many nations settled and built their lives together. This diversity shaped how the area developed and gave it a distinctive character.
Practical
The best way to reach the area is by Cardiff Bay railway station with direct access to the neighborhood. Multiple bus lines run through the district and connect it to other parts of the city.
Did you know?
The neighborhood extends administratively to Flat Holm island, which sits several kilometers offshore in the Bristol Channel. This unusual reach makes it geographically distinctive for an urban district.
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