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Cardiff Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 |

A trip to Cardiff

Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, combines an interesting mix of modern architecture with beautiful designs spanning hundreds of years. The city’s waterfront area has been redeveloped, making it one of the trendiest and cosmopolitan areas in the city while still managing to retain its longstanding maritime character. Cathedrals, churches and museums provide ample opportunities for city sightseeing.

Flights to Cardiff
Cardiff International Airport is located about eight miles from the city centre. The airport receives air traffic from all over the UK and Europe, and a few flights from the US. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Cardiff try Ebookers. Trains run every hour between the airport and the city’s main station. There are number of bus lines running to the city’s centre and suburbs, while taxis are readily available around the clock.

Inside the city, walking and cycling are two excellent options for travel, allowing you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Taxis are everywhere if you get tired, while buses run on an extensive network.

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Sightseeing in Cardiff
Cardiff’s attractions, although not as numerous as London’s or other large cities, are plentiful. Visitors to the city will have much to do and see, with castles, museums and galleries offering excellent opportunities for cultural education.

Cardiff Castle, located in the heart of the lively city and dating back 2,000 years, is one of the city’s major sights. The impressive stone work of the exterior makes for an inviting welcome before you tour the interior. Inside, exquisite décor transports visitors back to a time of lavish luxury. St David’s Hall Gallery houses works by both national and international artists, while Barry Island is worth a visit for its picturesque coastal location in close proximity to the city.

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Fun by night – eating, drinking and partying
Welsh hospitality and love for ‘banter’ are well know throughout the world, and the country’s capital city is the heart of where it all happens. All across the city you will find a wealth of night-time entertainment options from traditional style pubs and live music venues, to chic bars and lively nightclubs.

Pub grub is available in many establishments, including carvery style lunches. Chic restaurants provide menus from around the world, while many of the city’s hotels have glitzy restaurants for the best in fine dining. Fresh seafood is used in many of the local specialities, with cockles and mussels among the favourites.

Fun by day – shopping and activities
Rugby is one of Wales’ most loved sports. If you can’t catch a game at one of the city’s stadiums, there are plenty of options to catch a match on a big screen at any one of the city’s numerous bars. The National Museum, located on the campus of Cardiff University, offers an insight into the history of the area.

Cardiff’s high streets are lined with all the usual brand and designer names, while antique stores and second-hand book stores are great for browsing. The Waterfront area is one of the most pleasant places to head for a day’s shopping with a modern shopping complex providing a stylish setting for a full day of spending.


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1 Comment so far

  1. Nick on February 26, 2008 5:03 am

    That map was sooo handy!
    I am staying in a hotel in Swansea in a couple of weeks and I was wondering how far it was from Cardif, now I know!

    Thanks

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