Cardiff

The city is the capital of Wales, a small country with amazing nature and rich cultural and historical heritage. Even 100 years ago it was the center of the coal industry, a noisy cargo port. Now it is a beautiful city where history and modernity are harmoniously combined: victorian houses and new skyscrapers, an ultra-modern stadium and medieval castles.

Some facts about the city
The young European capital attracts tourists with its cozy streets with colorful, as if fabulous houses, noisy restaurants, a huge number of parks, a light cheerful atmosphere that literally soaked the air of the city, affordable prices. Cardiff is home to one of the largest universities in the UK, so the city is filled with a fun crowd of students.
In addition to English, many locals speak the ancient Welsh language, which is difficult to pronounce and unlike others. All city signs are duplicated on it. It is assumed that it was the Welsh, not the English, who were the first real Britons, and they themselves are absolutely sure of this.
The currency of the city is the British pound sterling, the best exchange rate is offered in banks.
Transport
You can get to Cardiff by any means of transport: by plane or by train, by bus or by car. The railway passes very close to the city center and its attractions, which is very convenient for guests of the capital. The cheapest form of transport is buses that run both in Cardiff itself and its suburbs, as well as make regular flights to London, Newcastle, Rosslare (Ireland) and other cities.
It is very easy to rent a car in the UK. For example, at Heathrow Airport you can rent a car from 15 euros per day, and in Manchester - from 17 euros per day. But it should be noted that some central streets are closed to cars, and it is also quite difficult to find free parking in the center. The most convenient ways to get around the city are on foot or by bike, as all the main attractions are compactly located.
Climate
The weather here is very mild: it is not too hot in summer (the average temperature reaches 16 degrees), there are no frosts in winter, snow falls very rarely. But, as in the whole of the UK, it is completely unpredictable and can change several times a day, so an umbrella will not hurt, even if the bright sun shines in the morning. The best time to visit the city is summer.

City sights
The capital of Wales is rich in unusual interesting places that you must see. Just a few of them:
• Cardiff Castle, rises in the heart of the city. During its history, it has been an ancient Roman fortress, a court, and then passed into the possession of a Welsh noble family. It is considered the oldest building in Wales, because it was built in 1091. Each room of the castle is unique, you can admire them endlessly. Here is the National Historical Museum, city concerts are held. There is a large park area around the castle.

• Red Castle - an impressive 13th century Gothic building in the north of the city, it looks like it has stepped out of the pages of a fairy tale. It is not surprising that films and clips are often shot here.
• Llandaff Cathedral - an incredibly beautiful building where you can listen to the organ restored after being struck by lightning, enjoy the singing of the famous male and female choir, admire the interior of the cathedral.

• Comeston Open Air Museum - here the appearance of a traditional Welsh village of the 14th century is most accurately restored.
• Millennium Stadium - a modern facility with a capacity of more than 74,000 people, built before the beginning of the third millennium. This is the home stadium of the country's rugby team - the main sport in Wales, which is carried away by the vast majority of residents. It has a unique retractable roof that covers both the seats and the playing field in bad weather. The closing process takes approximately 20 minutes.

• The Millennium Center is the basis of the cultural life of the capital. This unusual building hosts performances, concerts (including free ones), and other cultural events.
• Cardiff Bay with Mermaid Pier. Here you can not only admire the most beautiful views, but also have fun on boat trips.
Cardiff welcomes its guests with lively elegant streets, noisy summer parties held right on the streets of the city, exciting festivals. This is a city where there is something to see and which is easy to fall in love at first sight.