Excursion tour in Cardiff. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

» The City Hall, a 60-meter clock tower, is one of the administrative institutions included in the single complex.
»  The square dome is covered with gilded disks. There is an intimidating dragon on the roof.
»  The exterior facade is faced with white stone and limestone.
»  There is a rectangular pool in front of the City Hall. The fountain complex was founded when one nobleman received the title of the Prince of Wales.
»  At the first level, there are a lot of sculptures of those who contributed much to the city. This room is called “Marble Hall”.
»  The next main room is used for the audience with important guests and diplomats. It accommodates a thousand guests. Festive ceremonies and meetings are also held here. All the premises are decorated with gilded moldings. The main theme of bas-reliefs is bizarre sea dwellers. The dome is crowned with elegant bronze lamps. They make the events organized here more important.
»  The City Council Chamber is at a higher level. In the conference room, there are magnificent marble columns ordered from Italy. The walls are covered with wooden panels.
»  On the lawn of the City Hall, the citizens relax in summer and celebrate the New Year in winter.

» National Museum Cardiff is divided into sections. One of them will tell you about Neanderthals populating these lands over 200 000 years ago. The other one represents local plants. In the third section, you can see pieces of applied arts. There is also a desk that provides information about geological novelties. You can also see meteorites and moon rocks.
»  The gallery gives information about the animal origin and the first representatives of flora and fauna of the region. You can view the sophisticated skeletons of prehistoric animals.
»  The natural-science history exhibition is focused on the period from the early development of the Universe, whatever it had been 200 million years ago, and to the modernity.
»  In a total area of 1 000 m2, you can see interesting fossils and military equipment of the Bronze Age. There are also findings of the ice age and the Roman Era.
»  The rooms of the art gallery house canvasses of impressionists and paintings of famous European masters.
»  Not only permanent, but also temporary exhibitions are held here. Different events and family celebrations are organized here too.

» Cardiff University was founded in 1883. Its construction was received by the citizens, as it improved the status of the city. Many eminent people graduated from this educational institution.
»  The Rector of the university was a physics teacher. John Viriamu was 27 years old at that time.
»  The first female professor, Millicent Mackenzie, received the highest academic title in Britain of that period (1910). The other scientist received the international award for his activity in biology.
»  The main building is included in a single complex. The Science Center is located in the central district. Many constructions are interesting in terms of history and architecture. They are under the protection of the State.
»  14 multifunctional buildings belong to the student community. All the dormitories are located not far from the academic building.
»  The development of infrastructure and methodical training of students cost over £200 million.
»  27 thousand students study at Cardiff University.
»  Academic programs are developed in all scientific spheres. The individual program for the people of older age is very interesting too.

» The excavation proved that Cardiff Castle is over 2 000 years old.
»  Originally, it was an ancient Roman fortress. Later, the building served as a legal agency. Then, the noble family purchased the construction. Upon the order of the last owner, the fortress was turned into a mansion with a lot of halls.
»  It houses the collection that has a historical value. Its interior impresses with multiple stained glass windows, sophisticated braided moldings, sculptures, painted walls, and carved ceilings. All the interior elements are thoroughly designed.
»  Near the castle, there is a big parking area.
»  Cardiff is the building complex. It consists of a castle, a Gothic mansion, a clock tower, and a house called “Norman Donjon”.
»  The high pedestal leads to the fortress. Its doorways are narrow and zigzag.
»  Fortress walls are heavy stone. They are decorated with flags. You can see a red dragon in the midst of the white and green canvass.
»  There is a smoking room in the tower. The ceiling looks like a casket. It is decorated with colorful figurines of women that symbolize the morning, midday, evening and night.
»  The children’s bedroom is decorated with fabulous paintings.

» The city stadium accommodates up to 75 000 sports fans. It serves as a home arena for training of the national rugby and Welsh football teams. The field is covered with natural grass.
»  Since 2016, the sports ground has been officially called the Principality Stadium.
»  The covered pavilion has a removable roof. It covers the entire stadium including spectators’ seats and the field. The rood is supported by 4 poles. The closing process lasts 20 minutes.
»  It was opened in 1999, at the beginning of the new millennium. This is why the stadium is called the Millennium. Not only matches, but also different cultural events are held here.
»  Everyone can visit the huge building if no important events are organized.
»  The construction is seen from a distance of 3 000 km from Earth.
»  The Millennium belongs to the Wales National Rugby Union. To clean the plot for the complex, the old stadium, the pool, and the Telecom House were dismantled. The complex had been built for 24 months. Its creators invested £121 million in the project.
»  The stadium complex also includes 27 stores, 17 first-aid posts, and 15 pubs.