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Cardiff Tourism

The Welsh capital may have begun its life as a Roman fort, but it's since become a bustling city. Where the fort once stood, Cardiff Castle has held court since the 11th century. It remains a central presence in the city, now full of lively art and music venues, hip boutiques, fun bars and modern hotels. Even with so many... more
The Welsh capital may have begun its life as a Roman fort, but it's since become a bustling city. Where the fort once stood, Cardiff Castle has held court since the 11th century. It remains a central presence in the city, now full of lively art and music venues, hip boutiques, fun bars and modern hotels. Even with so many new and exciting things to see, the National History Museum is still the most visited attraction in Wales. Don't be the only visitor who plays hooky!
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“Cardiff” UK Travel.com
“Overview of Cardiff” Frommer's
“Discover 2000 years of history” Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald
“What's Doing: In Cardiff” New York Times (free registration required)
“Wales? Well, Well!” Gayot.com
“Fun Things to Do With Your Kids in South Wales” Travel for Kids
“To music, art and Welsh pride” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“Celebrate With Cardiff On Your UK Vacation” TravelLady
“Ancient, modern, Wales: As the World Rushes Toward Americanized Hegemony, the Welsh Stoutly Defend Their Identity” sfgate.com / San Francisco Examiner
“This is summer: Cities” Independent.co.uk
“Continental shift” Sydney Morning Herald
“Three Sights to Savor” InfoHub
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“Cardiff Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“Cardiff Castle” VirtualTourist.com
“Songs and arias” ivebeenthere.co.uk / Guardian Unlimited
“Cardiff Castle history” VirtualTourist.com
“Cardiff” ivebeenthere.co.uk / Guardian Unlimited
“Because of my 'poor' English,...” VirtualTourist.com
“danielle's Cardiff Page” VirtualTourist.com
“Beach_dog's Cardiff Page” VirtualTourist.com
“sexualmonkey's new Cardiff page” VirtualTourist.com
“Aragina's new Cardiff Page” VirtualTourist.com

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