Morgan Arcade, Grade II listed shopping arcade in Cardiff city centre, United Kingdom
Morgan Arcade spans between St Mary Street and The Hayes, featuring two floors of retail spaces with preserved Venetian windows and original wooden storefronts.
The arcade opened in 1899 as the New Central Arcade, constructed to link David Morgan's department stores located on opposite streets in Cardiff.
The interior maintains classical Victorian architectural elements, displaying decorative details that represent late 19th-century Welsh commercial design preferences.
The central location provides direct access to multiple shopping areas, with entrances connecting to main pedestrian streets in Cardiff's retail district.
A 2008 restoration project invested 30 million pounds to preserve the historical features while modernizing the facilities for contemporary retail use.
Location: Cardiff
Location: Castle
Inception: 1899
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
GPS coordinates: 51.47880,-3.17707
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:22
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