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Cardiff
the Capital City of Wales is the home of the Welsh Assembly Government
The
energy and ambition of Wales' capital is boundless. Not only does
Cardiff have the finest stadium in Europe and one of the most ambitious
waterfront developments, which has transformed the old docks area into a
world class haven for business, leisure and fun.
Under its
bustling cosmopolitan exterior, there is also a very different Cardiff -
an ancient city steeped in history waiting to be discovered. The legacy
left by the Romans, Normans and the Industrial Revolution is clearly
visible, as a tour of the magnificent Cardiff Castle right in the heart
of the city will demonstrate.
Cardiff
has a varied cultural scene. The National Museum & Gallery houses one of
the most extensive collections of impressionist paintings outside Paris.
Music, of course, features strongly in the Capital City of Wales and the
renowned Welsh National Opera perform here regularly. The prestigious
Cardiff Singer of the World is also held here biennially in alternate
years to the new International Festival of Musical Theatre. Cardiff has
also become a rock capital in recent years, largely due to the
phenomenal success of Welsh groups such as the Manic Street Preachers,
Catatonia and the Stereophonics, all of whom have maintained their
strong national identities.
Ever
since its days as the world's biggest coal port, Cardiff has been a
cosmopolitan city with people from every corner of the globe having
chosen to settle here. This heritage is reflected in a variety of
restaurants from Thai and Japanese to Hawaiian. Several restaurants
specialise in traditional Welsh cooking - do not leave Cardiff without
having tasted Welsh lamb and home-produced cheeses.
Other famous local attractions are the magnificent Castles at Cardiff,
Caerphilly and Castle Coch. As for nearby sites, tourists should visit
the famous Duffryn Gardens ( featuring St Lythan’s burial chamber) ,
Barry Island , the beach at Porthkerry, the historic Margam Park, and
the popular Porthcawl resort and world famous Golf Course.
Attractions
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