"Cardiff - Capital of Wales" Cardiff by sue_stone

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Cardiff is the capital of Wales, located in the southeast corner of the country. It has only been the capital since 1955 and is these days a centre for sport, thanks to the impressive Millennium Stadium.

Make sure you visit the vibrant and architecturally intriguing Cardiff Bay area, and you can't miss the Castle which is located in the heart of the city.

We spent a weekend in and around Cardiff - not long enough to see all that the city has to offer, but we got a good taste for what it was all about, and I must admit to being pleasantly surprised to find out it was not the industrial-type town that I imagined.

  • Last visit to Cardiff: Aug 2006
  • Intro Updated Aug 29, 2006
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  • BillNJ's Profile Photo
    Jun 19, 2008 at 1:24 AM

    Great tips and photos. But, I was a little disappointed that you didn't even mention the greatest Welshman of them all, Tom Jones. (haha) Seriously, your page makes me want to book a flight. Best from New Jersey, Bill

  • rexvaughan's Profile Photo
    Feb 19, 2007 at 7:10 AM

    Giving some consideration to a trip to Wales. Thanks for the good tips and pics. Your food tips are so great - why aren't you fat???

  • Dabs's Profile Photo
    Jan 16, 2007 at 7:41 AM

    Considering this as a daytrip from London, thanks for the tips! Do I get another country with Wales? ;-)

  • deecat's Profile Photo
    Sep 29, 2006 at 3:17 PM

    Your ability to take such creative photographs is a delight to see. Appetizing food tips..yum. I applaud your attention to detail. Makes it quite helpful for those researching information.

  • aaaarrgh's Profile Photo
    Sep 25, 2006 at 5:22 AM

    Excellent tips and photos, sue, a welcome addition to Cardiff's VT pages. Nice peacock photo too. You certainly did a lot in a few days!!

  • MalenaN's Profile Photo
    Sep 14, 2006 at 9:32 AM

    Sounds like a nice place to visit for a weekend, nicer than I tought!

  • roamer61's Profile Photo
    Sep 13, 2006 at 4:51 AM

    Nice page on Cardiff Sue. I visited on a daytrip from London and enjoyed my visit very much.

  • kyoub's Profile Photo
    Sep 12, 2006 at 12:27 PM

    What a lovely place to spend a week-end. Great virtual tour of Cardiff. the food tips are making me hungry.

  • imstress's Profile Photo
    Sep 12, 2006 at 12:48 AM

    nice pg! great tips sue. I wish to visit Europe soon.

  • Jenniflower's Profile Photo
    Sep 11, 2006 at 9:05 AM

    Those things at the hotel would've annoyed me too! We can both get old and cranky together ;)

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