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Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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Overview

The capital of Wales since just 1955, Cardiff has embraced the role with vigour, emerging in the new millennium as one of Britain’s leading urban centres. Spread between an ancient fort and an ultramodern waterfront, compact Cardiff seems to have surprised even itself with how interesting it has become.

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Best Things to Do

Experience the best of the Welsh capital with this guide to the top things to do in Cardiff.

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Day Trips

From golden sands to rugged peaks, these destinations offer some of the best day trips from Cardiff.

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