The capital and largest city of Wales lies at the mouth of the Taff River to the Bristol Channel. Its main attraction is a Norman castle built in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort. Important places that after revitalization attract residents and tourists are also Cardiff Bay and Butetown.
Cardiff's history dates back to Roman times when a military camp was located here. From the 10th century this area was gradually occupied by the Normans, and in 1081 Wilhelm the Conqueror himself came here. At that time, a fortified castle began to be built, from whose tower one can now admire the panorama of the area. Inside, there are chambers from different eras decorated with valuable furniture and handicrafts.
The Old Town of Cardiff is a tangle of narrow alleys and wide arteries built during the industrial boom. The city and its surroundings were known as the center of iron and coal mining and processing. One of the largest coal exchanges in Europe operated in Butetown, whose building can be admired to this day. In turn, from the waterfront over Cardiff Bay, where modern apartments and public buildings are today, ships dumped with spoil.
