Cardiff, Capital of Wales in Great Britain
Description
Cardiff sits at the mouth of the River Taff between the Bristol Channel and rolling hills, with a medieval castle at its center. The city spreads across diverse neighborhoods that mix narrow historic streets with modern buildings and green spaces.
History
The settlement began as a Roman fort in the 1st century and grew into a global coal export center during the 19th century industrial boom. This transformation made it one of Britain's busiest ports at the time.
Culture
The National Museum Cardiff houses European art and natural history collections, while the Wales Millennium Centre stages opera, ballet, and theatrical performances that draw visitors from across the region.
Practical
The main train station connects directly to London Paddington in about two hours, while buses and water taxis move people around the city. The center is easily walkable and most sights lie relatively close together.
Did you know?
Cardiff Bay has the only artificial surfing lagoon in a European capital city with controlled waves. This facility lets surfers of all levels practice year-round regardless of weather conditions.
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Cardiff United Synagogue
782 m
Roath Park English Presbyterian Church
482 m
St Martin's Church
862 m
Albany Road Baptist Church
728 m
St Edward's Church
647 m
Tabernacle Chapel
542 m
Roath Park Primary School
345 m
Albany Road English Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
640 m
The Albany Gallery
701 m
81, Ninian Road, Roath Park, Cardiff
432 m
Gateway and forecourt walls to Cathays Cemetery
831 m
79, Ninian Road, Roath Park, Cardiff
420 m
78, Ninian Road, Roath Park, Cardiff
413 m
80, Ninian Road, Roath Park, Cardiff
427 m
Mortuary Chapels at Cathays Cemetery
860 m
Cemetery House, including stable in yard
811 m
81A, Ninian Road, Roath Park, Cardiff
435 m
Infants Block at Roath Park Primary School
347 m
Bridge over Roath brook in Roath Park Recreation Ground
208 m
Penylan Library
365 m
White Lodge
426 m
Footbridge over Roath Brook in Roath Park Pleasure Gardens
432 m
Footbridge over the Roath Brook between the Lake and the Conservatory
830 m
Telephone call box at junction of Ninian Road and Alder Road
316 m
Water Tower at Penylan Reservoir
727 m
Pillar Box outside 81 Ninian Road
426 m
Former stable, garage & garden wall with gates at White Lodge
454 m
Footbridge over the Roath Brook near the Conservatory
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