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Cardiff City Guide Including Cardiff Hotels
ntroduction:
most of its residents live in the
suburbs, they have to travel only
The Welsh capital, Cardiff, for 10 or 15 minutes by public or
is really a city on the move. private transport to get to the
Home to over 350, 000 people, city center. The suburbs have a
this city underwent a tremendous unique charm akin to villages and
and progressive development over hamlets that dreams are made of.
a period of time. It is home to
an impressive coal empire and has Places of interest:
evolved into one of Europe’s most
beautiful maritime cities, Cardiff Castle: Also known as
embraced by lovely countryside. Castell Caerdydd, Cardiff Castle
Of all the major reconstruction was founded in Roman times and
that the city has witnessed, a became the foothold of the Norman
prominent mention should be given Empire. Even now you can see the
to the impressive appearance of ruins of the Norman Empire here.
the Millenium Stadium, which The Victorian look of the castle
greets you as you come out from was the brainchild of the third
the railway station. The Marquis of Bute (1848-900). He
Millenium Stadium dominates the employed an architect called
skyline on the western edge of William Burges who decorated the
the city center and is home to ornate interiors of the castle
many major sporting and with murals and added neo-Gothic
entertainment events. towers with murals, stained glass
windows and decorative carvings.
If you visit Cardiff, you are The castle also has two military
sure to be impressed by the museums and massive grounds. The
peaceful and carefree life that famous Bute Park came into
greets you. The city is famous existence from the grounds of the
for its quality of life. Though Cardiff Castle.
impressed with the extensive
Millennium stadium: This collection of precious Welsh
72,500-seater stadium is one of literature, works and
the most modern and luxuriant craftsmanship. There is a
sports stadiums in Europe. You collection of historic Welsh
can take advantage of the guided townships, farms, tannery,
tours to visit the pitch, the pottery, Victorian schoolrooms
royal box, the dressing rooms of etc, which have been purchased
the players and other areas. from different places in Wales
and rebuilt in the huge grounds
Cardiff Bay: This beautiful place of the museums. Another notable
introduces you to some of the image would be of the Iron-age
finest architectural work in Celtic village.
Cardiff. The Cardiff Bay barrage
was open to the public after June Things to do:
2001. This led to a creation of a
fresh water lake and a 12 km long Travel- The public transport in
waterfront with parks, shopping the city is provided by the bus.
complexes, entertainment centres, The main provider is the Cardiff
bars and restaurants. Bus. The buses have an operation
Techniquest, a science museum, time of 0530-2330 hours. The
and Norwegian Arts church arts buses have reduced hours during
centres are the other prominent the public holidays and the
landmarks here. weekends. Alternatively, you can
hire the services of a taxi. They
Museum of Welsh Life (Amgueddfa are either black hackney cabs or
Werin Cymru): This beautiful cars with company logos that
museum is set in 104 acres of indicate that they are used for
Parkland, in St. Fagans, west of public transport. There are
the city centre. You would be companies like Black Cabs,
DragonTaxies and Central Taxis, (under £10) The prices usually
which can help you hire the include taxes and tips.
services of their taxis. Visitors
are expected to pay about £4.00 Shopping: You can shop till you
for a trip across town. The drop in the specialist shops and
traffic is quite heavy during the boutiques within the seven
peak hours, which would be Monday Victorian and Edwardian arcades
through Friday 0800-0900 and situated in the city centres.
1700-1800. If you want to rent a Important departmental stores
car, then you would have to own a such as Howells are open from 9am
valid driving license. It could to 6pm, although this is not a
usually be a national driving rule. There are some shops that
license. If you are a tourist, are open on Sundays too.
then you may also do with an
International Driving Permit. You Special activities: Wales is home
need to check the kind and the to a lot of Eisteddfod festivals
grade of insurance given to you around the country. You can feel
along with the car hire. the ancient Celtic heritage in
their music and movies. You can
Eating: Follow the gradation of purchase the tickets to the
the restaurants as per the cultural events in Cardiff
prices, if you plan to eat out at through phone, box offices or
any of the restaurants in online. The city is famous for
Cardiff: Assuming you eat a three the male choir voice, which is
course meal accompanied by a half the hallmark of the Welsh pride.
litre of wine, then you should
expect to pay the following
prices for different grade Food & Drink:
restaurants: **** (over £40) ***
(£25 to £40) ** (£10 to £25) * Tiles: This is an internationally
acclaimed part of the St. David’s local food to make you feel like
hotel. The restaurant has the a red-blooded Welsh with the best
best seafood in Cardiff and you fish and chips you could find.
could also have a breathtaking The chicken curry is one more
view of the Millennium Waterfront dish you cannot miss.
as you savour the seafood with a
tasty glass of wine. Benedicto: You have the best of
Italian dishes here. The wine
Underdeb: This is one restaurant tastes amazingly fine and you can
that is so popular that you would have a gala time here. However,
have to reserve seats for the you would have to keep away from
place days in advance. Home to smoking if you want to enjoy the
some creative and tasty dishes; food and the ambience.
this place would keep you craving
for more. Hotels & Accommodation:
LeGallois: This hotel is famous Cardiff has an abundence of
for some interesting and beautiful hotels with excellent
distinctive French food with a accommodation facilities. The
Welsh twist. You also get the hotels could be classified into 4
best customer service and a different pricing categories:
pleasant ambience.
**** (over £150)
Izakaya: This trendy Japanese *** (£100 to £150)
restaurant at the Millenium Quay ** (£50 to £100)
has the best Japanese Sushi food * (under £50)
(more than 70 varieties) in
Cardiff. The prices listed above are for a
double room per night, including
Dorothy’s: You get the taste of tax and breakfast.
in the 1980s, is a premier venue
Here are selection of hotels in in Wales for hosting popular
cardiff: plays, theatres and dances. The
New Wales Millennium Dance Center
Cardiff Park Plaza is another famous place for
Angel Hotel international choreographers and
Thistle Cardiff native dancers to exhibit their
Millennium Lodge talents. Mary Ann Street, Capital
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel Odeon and the Millennium Plaza
The Royal Hotel are important venues to screen
Macdonald Holland House Hotel mainstream movies.
The Big Sleep Hotel
The Lodge by Macdonald Cardiff is a city that is still
Novotel Cardiff Centre growing. With the Welsh getting
Village Hotel Cardiff its due as a nation in its own
Cardiff Moat House Hotel right and the city completing its
Quality Hotel Cardiff 50 years as the state capital
Future Inn Cardiff Bay last year, Cardiff is the perfect
Campanile Hotel Cardiff resort for any tourist who wants
The Copthorne Hotel Cardiff to witness a city on the road to
Manor House Hotel progress and prosperity, albeit
Tadross Hotel retaining its strong Celtic
VALE HOTEL, GOLF & SPA RESORT roots.
Best Western Mount Sorrel Hotel
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