Sightseeing in Cardiff - what to see. Complete travel guide

Cardiff will please its guests with a wide range of attractions, beautiful parks, modern cinemas and nightclubs. Fans of walking will like relaxing in Cardiff Bay district. This quarter is …
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1. Bus remains the most common form of public transport. Travelers are recommended to buy a map of the city in any newsstand. Maps usually indicate public transport routes, and this will …
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St David's Dewi Sant is one of the largest and most crowded shopping centers in Cardiff. There are interesting shops for all categories of visitors. St David's Dewi Sant offers shops with …
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Discovering the architecture of Cardiff from bird's eye view! Pierhead Building, Llandaff Cathedral, Castell Coch , Wales Millennium Centre, all those monuments are defining the image of Cardiff …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cardiff and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Cardiff
♥ Shopping area ' The Hayes' Cardiff, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Queen Street' Cardiff, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' The Hayes' Cardiff, 0.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Queen Street' Cardiff, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Cardiff
♥ Castle 'Quart Castle' Quart, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Cardiff Castle Wales' Cardiff, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aberdyfi Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kenfig Castle' , 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'St Fagans Castle' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Quart Castle' Quart, 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Cardiff Castle Wales' Cardiff, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Aberdyfi Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kenfig Castle' , 3.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'St Fagans Castle' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Cardiff
♥ Park 'Prickly Pear' , 82.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Park 'Prickly Pear' , 82.9 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Cardiff and around
♥ Art museum 'National Museum' Cardiff, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum' Cardiff, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Cardiff from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Swansea Biopharm Leech Farm
From the series “Top 10 Extraordinary Farms”
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Distance from Cardiff center - 66.2 km.
For the first time medical leeches began to be used for medicinal purposes in the 17th century. Since then, this method has not only lost its relevance, but has also been confirmed in several scientific studies. Although there are more than 400 species of leeches in the world, only one of them is used in medicine. Each leech is used for the procedure only once and is then killed. Tourists visiting the unique biofarm in Swansea will learn a lot more unique facts about these insects and hirudotherapy in general. …
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Woodchester Mansion
From the series “The Most Mysterious Buildings (Houses, Palaces, Castles) in the World”
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Distance from Cardiff center - 65.9 km.
From 1873 to the beginning of the Second World War, the mansion resided in ruins, and then was used by U.S. troops, mainly as a morgue. The mysterious mansion surrounded by fabulously beautiful scenery never ceases to attract tourists and researchers of paranormal phenomena. Latter have managed to collect lots of incredible facts. For example, at nightfall, visitors can often hear the music of 40s of the last century in the building. There are ghosts of militaries here, among which a pilot killed in these places during the war was identified. Researchers found the ghost monk at the chapel on the territory of the mansion. Those are just a few of Woodchester Mansion surprising mysteries. …
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Bath Abbey
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
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Distance from Cardiff center - 57.5 km.
Huge windows are the main architectural feature of the monument. There are 52 of them on the facade. They occupy about 80% of the area of the walls of the church. The walls that face east are among the most beautiful. Scenes from the life of Jesus are captured on them. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the luxurious interior of the church during a tour of it. The ancient organ is one of the main decorations. It was installed more than 300 years ago. Visitors to the Abbey will also have the opportunity to climb its bell tower. A wonderful panoramic view of the city opens from there. You need to overcome a narrow staircase of 212 steps to do this. A small museum is located in the basement of the church. It is dedicated to its rich history. …
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