Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is the historical, commercial and cultural center of the United Kingdom. Archaeological findings made in the vicinity of Cardiff, show that life here began to boil about 5 millennium BC.
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How to get here
The duration of the flight from Moscow without taking into account the connections is about 3 hours and 30 minutes. The airport is 12 miles southwest of the city center, near the Barry district.
In addition, the city can be reached by bus or train; Both stations are on Wood St, next door. National Express buses depart for Newport, Bristol, London (and its airports Heathrow and Gatwick), Stagecoach is shipping passengers to South Wales, Abergavanni and Merthyr Tydfil.
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Transport
The fare in urban and suburban buses - from 90 pence to 1, 8 GBP, a ticket can be bought from the driver. You can stop the taxi on the street, call or find it on one of the parking lots, for example, at the railway station, on Duke St Street in front of the castle or at the intersection of Greyfriars Rd and Park Pl.
By plain Cardiff it is convenient to travel by bicycle, which can be rented at the rental point Pedal Power Cycle Hire.
Shopping: Cardiff stores
Within a few hundred meters from the pedestrian center of the city you can find shopping venues for every taste: large department stores, elegant Edwardian and Victorian arcades full of diverse shops and boutiques, modern shopping centers, as well as indoor markets and open air fairs.
Climate
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Restaurants
In Cardiff - the highest concentration of pubs and nightclubs per square meter in the whole country. Life on the main streets of St Mary, Greyfriars Road and Mill Lane is boiling all week, and St Mary comes to life on Fridays and Saturdays. A lot of clubs are located in the neighborhood of the central railway station.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Cardiff
The central part of Cardiff is, first of all, one of the main streets of High Street and the surrounding territories .In addition to numerous restaurants and hotels, you can find a number of shopping centers .For example, the shops of the center of St. David in aggregate form the eleventh largest mall in Great Britain .They are connected with one more known shopping arcade Queens Arkade .Shopping in Cardiff can be considered as a tourist attraction: shopping in old shops of the Victorian and Edwardian epochs are doubly pleasant .
West of the center is the Millennium Stadium. Here, not only do national football and rugby competitions, but also arrange concerts (Madonna, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and Rolling Stones - a short list of world-renowned names). This is one of the main attractions of Cardiff and the pride of the locals. In the northern part of the center of Cardiff there is another "top" attraction - Castle Cardiff. Next to it are theaters, a concert hall and the National Museum.
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In Cardiff there are several interesting castles .In particular, it is worth paying attention to the fortress, named after the city .Cardiff Castle is located where you least expect to see it, almost in the heart of the city .Its history is two millennia of uprisings and all sorts of battles .It is considered one of the most important in the territory of Wales and is a work of architecture in the style of neo-Gothic .The last reconstruction was made in the 19th century .Schedule: from March to October, every day, from 9 .00 to 18 .00 .Sale of tickets to 17 .00 .From November to February, from 9 .00 to 17 .00 .Ticket sales up to 16 .00 .Entrance fee: for adults - 11 pounds, for children from 16 to 5 years - 8 .50 pounds .Children of younger age - free .
Koch Castle or the Red Castle is located not far from Cardiff .He seems to have come down from the pages of a fairy tale story and is another brilliant representative of the Neo-Gothic people .Like the castle of Cardiff, it was rebuilt in the 19th century, taking as a basis the former 13th century fortress located on this site .Because of the picturesque landscape and the excellent work of the architects of the past, Koch Castle has been the site of many historical and fantasy films .Work schedule: from April 1 to June 30, from 9 .30 to 17 .00; from July 1 to August 31, from 9 .30 to 18 .00; from September 1 to October 31, from 9 .30 to 17 .00; from 1 November to 28-29 February, from Monday to Saturday, from 10 .00 to 16 .00, on Sunday, with 11 .00 to 16 .00; from 1 to 31 March, from 9 .30 to 17 .00 .Admission cost: for adults - 3 .£ 80 .Children under 5 years old - free .For large families there are discounts .The ticket sale ends half an hour before the closing of the .
Cathedrals and churches
The Cathedral of Cardiff is rather unusual for European churches - Llandafsky Cathedral. Llandaf is not a saint at all, but the name of the district where the building is located. According to the Welsh tradition, the cathedrals are named in honor of the provinces, and this area can boast of a long and rich Christian history. The temple was built in the 12th century, rebuilt in the 19th century and miraculously survived during the Second World War. In order to look at the masterpiece, you will have to get out of the city center.
The Norwegian church is also located outside the main streets, in an area called Cardiff Bay .The presence of a particle of the northern country in England is quite understandable .In the 19th century, along with London and Liverpool, the Welsh city was one of the most important ports, and since the Norwegians were good sailors and were active in trade, representatives of this country chose the territories designated for foreigners .In addition to them, there lived Spaniards, Italians, Irish and many more .The Norwegian church was built in the middle of the 19th century for the needs of the local commune .Now there is an art center .
The Church of St. John the Baptist is interesting because it is considered the oldest in Cardiff. Initially it was a small chapel attached to the more grandiose church of St. Mary. However, in the 17th century the building was destroyed, and the rest was converted to a new church.
Other attractions
Bute Park, the City Hall, the Gallery of Wales, the buildings of Cardiff University and the courthouse are also listed in the list of compulsory for inspection .In the collection of the National Museum - an art collection of works of the post-impressionists and a unique audio-visual film "Evolution of Wales", in which the history of the region is represented in archaeological monuments, historical and geographical facts .The 100-year-old park of Roat is famous for its botanical pavilion, lake and extensive pink gardens .In the center of the city is located the Katei Park, in which there are also many interesting buildings . Photo by Cardiff (10)