Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. It lies on the southeast coast of Wales on the Bristol Channel. Although Cardiff is not a metropolis (its current population is only about 300.000), it is an important administrative, commerical, cultural and industrial center and port.
Cardiff is a city of contrast. The famous Cardiff castle dating back to Roman times, stands alongside a modern shopping center with many fashionable shops, excellent restaurants and hotels. The Castle, built in 1090, is the greatest tourist attraction.
Cardiff is also known for its beautiful parks covering hundreds of acres in the city. The major commercial buildings are found around Cathays Park. Cardiff has also one of the would?s great Civic Centers including the Law Courts; the University College; the National Museum of Wales with an astonishing range of exhibits in natural science, archeology, botan, zoology and art; and the Welsh Industrial and maritime Museum housing a collection of boats and railway vehicles.
Visitors to Cardiff may also admire Llandaff Cathedral built in the late Gothic style, and the richly decorated building of City Hall.
Although Cardiff is not so exciting as London, it is still an attractive and interesting place to see.