A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND HISTORICAL ARCHIVE OF CARDIFF
PRESENTING UNIQUE PHOTOS OF OLD CARDIFF FOR OVER 15 YEARS! This educational website is aimed at those who seek information, about how the medieval settlement of Cardiff has been shaped by important historical events - and became the bustling, classy, media and tourist friendly capital city of Wales it is today.
20 Top Tourist Attractions & Places to Visit in Cardiff
2023年12月28日 · Built atop a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman fortification, Cardiff Castle is one of the most visited tourist attractions in all of Wales. It's also one of the most romantic and best preserved of the country's many historic castles, with some of the oldest sections dating back as far as the 10th century.
History of Cardiff - Wikipedia
The history of Cardiff —a City and County Borough and the capital of Wales —spans at least 6,000 years. The area around Cardiff has been inhabited by modern humans since the Neolithic Period.
10 of the Best Historic Sites in Cardiff | Historical Landmarks ...
2022年6月29日 · Here are 10 of the best historic sites to visit in the city and county of Cardiff. 1. Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle in Wales consisting of an 11th-century Norman keep and a lavish collection of Victorian state rooms.
Old maps of City and County of Cardiff
Old maps of City and County of Cardiff Discover the past of City and County of Cardiff on historical maps
Cardiff | History, Facts, Map, & Attractions | Britannica
2024年12月11日 · The port’s coal trade fell off dramatically after 1918 and ceased altogether in 1963, but Cardiff remained the largest city in Wales. It was officially recognized as the capital of Wales in 1955. Cardiff is the most important administrative, shopping, and cultural centre in the country, as well as the headquarters for many national ...
Architecture of Cardiff - Wikipedia
Architecture in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, dates from Norman times to the present day. Its urban fabric is largely Victorian and later, reflecting Cardiff 's rise to prosperity as a major coal port in the 19th century.
Medieval Cardiff - Museum Wales
2007年5月4日 · The heart of the city was formed during the medieval period and many traces from this time survive today, especially close to the castle. Cardiff lies at the centre of three river systems, the Taff, the Ely and the Rhymney. Its location allowed its first residents to control trade and movement along these rivers, giving them power over a large ...
Medieval Cardiff - Peoples Collection Wales
2009年7月24日 · The heart of the city was formed during the medieval period and many traces from this time survive today, especially close to the castle. Cardiff lies at the centre of three river systems, the Taff, the Ely and the Rhymney. Its location allowed its first residents to control trade and movement along these rivers, giving them power over a large ...
Visit Cardiff, the capital city of Wales • Official Cardiff tourist ...
2024年11月22日 · Discover everything to see & do, from touring a gothic fantasy castle to zipping around a rafting course at an exhilarating speed at Cardiff International White Water. Why not make a city break of it and rest your head in one of our incredible spa hotels, or bunk up in a budget-friendly hostel.