Cardiff is the greenest city in the area. This city received the status of the capital of Wales in 1955. The history of the capital of Wales dates back to the time of the Romans, it has more than 2000 years. The name of the city comes from the name of General Aulus Didius, it actually means "Fort of Didius".
With the construction of the Glamorganshire Canal, Cardiff has become the world's largest coal export port.
The word "Wales", which gave the name to this region, comes from the name of the tribe of the Celts who previously inhabited these lands.
Today the capital of Wales is the center of the most developed industrial region in Great Britain.
The area is rich in numerous minerals. But the main we alth of Wales lies in its unusually beautiful and unique nature, as well as in a variety of historical sights.
Sights of Wales
The capital is rich in extraordinary attractions, which are located mainly in the city center.
This is, first of all, the National Museum and Gallery, which has a very large collection of Impressionist paintings.
The capital is knownWales is also the largest stadium in the world - the Millennium, which seats more than 74 thousand people.
Grand theater and dance festivals are held at the stadium, musicals are staged.
The National Museum is Cardiff's most famous landmark. It features brilliant paintings by Renoir, Botticelli, Turner, Van Gogh and many others.
Wales is a land of castles
Cardiff, whose sights reflect the greatness and culture of the people, cannot be imagined without magnificent, ancient castles.
Cardiff Castle, which once protected the city from enemies, today looks like a beautiful Victorian mansion. It has many rooms with a unique design. Beaumaris Castle, whose name in translation means “beautiful swamp”, has practically retained its original appearance, because it was almost never attacked. This castle is included in the list of historical monuments of Wales and is under the protection of UNESCO. Another castle in Wales is one of the greatest creations of the Middle Ages. This is Caerphilly Castle, whose powerful walls served as a reliable defense against enemies, as well as the water element. In the vicinity of Cardiff, there is also a unique open-air museum - Cosmeston - a reconstruction of a Welsh village of the 14th century.
Parks of Wales
The capital of Wales is famous for its wonderful parks and squares with wonderful sea views. Almost a fifth of the entire territory of this region is occupied by national parks. These include the Gower Peninsula, verypopular with lovers of beach holidays and water sports. The coast of Llyn is also of considerable interest to surfers, which is an ideal place for outdoor activities. Another protected area in Wales is the island of Anglesey, which has many limestone cliffs, as well as a variety of rocky coves that attract rock climbers.
