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Cardiff
The Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd) is its capital Wales.
Generally
Cardiff is located in South Wales on the Bristol Canal at the mouth of three rivers: the Tuff, the Eli and the Rimney. Tuff crosses the city center. Cardiff is a very flat city, a feature that has helped it become one of the world's most important ports for transporting coal from the wild valleys of South Wales. The fact that large areas are pedestrianized helps to make it even more attractive to the visitor.
Once an industrial city, Cardiff has changed dramatically in recent decades. It is now a modern and vibrant capital, which is especially popular with tourists interested in its history and Welsh culture. With rapid steps it starts and becomes one of the most important destinations in the UK. The city center has grown rapidly over the last decade and is now considered one of the top ten shopping destinations in the UK.
Cardiff is a very green city, having the largest green space per inhabitant in the United Kingdom, something to which the presence of Butt Park, which is located in the heart of the city, also contributes. It has its reputation city of castles, having 5 different castles within its boundaries. The main population of the city amounts to 341,000 inhabitants, while 861,000 live in the wider metropolitan area.
About 12% of Cardiff residents speak Welsh, and the city's public signage is in both Welsh and English. However, as in other parts of Wales, English is understood by all
Ideal period of visit
Summer is by far the best time of year to visit the city, as large festivals take place with outdoor food and drink consumption,
Transition
By air
By road
By train
By boat
Orient yourself
Cardiff city center is located in the southernmost part of the city, just north of Cardiff Bay. Its focus is traditionally on the castle, which borders on the north with the historic cultural center of the city, the large Bute Park and the university buildings, the River Tuff on the west, and the railway lines. Valleys and National to the east and south, respectively. The growth of recent years, however, has led the city to increase its size, especially in terms of commercial offices and the layout of homes. More specifically, the area south of the original city center in the direction of and includes Cardiff Bay has been almost completely redesigned.
Movements
By public transport
By Taxi
By car
Sights
- Cardiff Castle (Cardiff Castle), ☎ 44 29 2087 8100, fax: 44 29 2023 1417.
- The National Assembly for Wales or the Senedd, Pierhead Street - Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF99 1NA, UK, ☎ 44 845 010 5500.
- St Fagans National History Museum, ☎ 44 29 2057 3500. Free entrance.
- Cardiff National Museum, Cathays Park, ☎ 44 29 2039 7951.
Events
Entertainment
Studies
Job opportunities in Cardiff
markets
Fun
Spectacles
Night clubs
Restaurants - Taverns
Economic options
- Canteen on Clifton Street, 40 Clifton St, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 1LR,, ☎ 44 29 2045 4999.
- The Prince Of Wales, 81-83 Mary Street - Cardiff, South Glamorgan, ☎ 44 29 2064 4449.
Middle class
High benefits
Accommodation
Economic options
Middle class
High benefits
Security
Health
Communications
Post offices
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