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Cardiff, South WalesCardiff, Wales' capital city, is largely a creation of the 19th and early 20th centuries when it became the busiest coal-exporting port in the world. A major administrative, business and cultural centre it boasts attractions such as shops, a museum, castle and theatres. Set in the heart of the city, Cardiff Castle was transformed into a glittering mansion in the 19th century by Lord Bute. The castle grounds are also home to The Welsh Regiment Museum, The Queen's Dragoon Guards Museum and Bute Park. Cardiff's world renowned Civic centre set in parklands, houses government offices, law courts, the National Museum of Wales and university campus. One of the prime buildings being City Hall, which was the venue for the European Council in June 1998. The old docklands, south of the city centre, have been transformed by the Cardiff Bay development. A barrage across the estuary has given the city a freshwater lake and 8 miles of new waterfront and is the home of the new Welsh Assembly. Around the remodelled Inner Harbour are attractions such as Techniquest, the hands-on science discovery centre and the Norwegian Church, now a cafe and art gallery. The ornate, red-bricked Pierhead Building and impressive Mount Stuart Square are upstanding reminders of the port's wealthy Victorian heyday. Cardiff is a sporting city, which in recent years has widened its range of activities and facilities with rugby, football and other sports, it is also home to one of Britain's top ice hockey teams. In 1999 Cardiff hosted the Rugby World Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium, which is next door to the legendary Cardiff Arms Park. The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff Medical School, The Welsh College of Music and Drama and Cardiff University itself make up a student population of over 25,000 and the University boasts some of the Welsh capital's most beautiful buildings as well as the biggest student union in Britain. More and more business meetings, trade fairs and exhibitions are attracted to Cardiff by the range of facilities on offer. These include the Cardiff International Arena and St. David's Hall, all within easy walking distance city centre. More InformationBusiness in CardiffBusiness Services in Cardiff Council & Government in Cardiff Health & Fitness in Cardiff Holiday Accommodation in Cardiff House & Home in Cardiff Attractions in Cardiff Places to Eat in Cardiff Shopping in Cardiff Charities in Cardiff Education in Cardiff Community Groups & Youth Centres in Cardiff Useful LinksRouteplanner CardiffAdd your pictures to this articleIf you have pictures that you would like to add to this article use the form below to send them to us.Information Provided by Index Wales[Add to this article] [Submit new article linked to this page] |
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