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Top Attractions | Sightseeing | Cardiff
"Cardiff Bay is a sheltered inlet covering about 200 hectares on the Bristol Channel at the mouths of the Rivers Taff and Ely. The Cardiff Bay Barrage is 1.1km long and extends from Cardiff Docks in the north to Penarth in the south. This major civil engineering construction project has created a freshwater lake with over 13km of waterfront."
"The Barrage was built in the ’90s as part of a large-scale urban restoration project in the Cardiff Bay area. Today you can walk almost the entire length of it, tracing the shore as you go. That might not sound like much fun for kids, but there’s plenty to keep them occupied."
"The barrage is actually and award-winning civil engineering project which created the bay. It's easily accessible by foot or bike and allows visitors to see stunning views in all directions."
"The town centre Italian Gardens are ideal for picnic lunches, playing games and having a quick break from a busy shopping day."
"My most liked photo on Instagram is in a flower garden, and honestly, I think there is no way you can go wrong with a garden picture anyway. And that is why Dyffryn Gardens are one of the most Instagrammable places to visit in Cardiff. The landscape architect Thomas Mawson designed the gardens, and they were the idea of the industrialist John Cory and his son Reginald Cory at the beginning of the 20th century."
"A peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Cardiff, Dyffryn Gardens covers more than 55 acres. Designed by eminent landscape architect Thomas Mawson in 1906, The Edwardian gardens are home to year-round seasonal highlights the gardens feature the best woody collection in the National Trust. Discover intimate garden rooms including the Pompeiian garden, Paved Court, Reflecting Pool and Mediterranean garden."
"Our last but not least Instagrammable place in Cardiff is Pierhead Building. In Cardiff Bay, Wales, the Pierhead Building is a Grade I listed building. It was built in 1897 as the Bute Dock Company's headquarters, one of Cardiff's most familiar landmarks."
"» The red-brick building is located on the embankment of the bay. » The kiln construction of the building is extraordinary, as pipes with different diameters are installed in each other. The edge of the roof is decorated with carved edging."
"Cardiff - Caerphilly Castle - St Davids - overnight in Pembrokeshire First stop is 13th century Caerphilly Castle, one of the largest castles in the UK, with elaborate water defences. Then on to the spiritual home of Wales, St Davids - the smallest city in Britain by virtue of its famous awe-inspiring Cathedral. St David is the patron saint of Wales and his death is celebrated on 1st March every year."
"You could be forgiven for thinking that Caerphilly Castle – with its profusion of towers and crenellations reflected in a duck-filled lake – was a film set rather than an ancient monument. While it is often used as a film set, it is also one of Britain's finest examples of a 13th-century fortress with water defences, and the largest castle in Wales."
"One of the largest and most impressive fortresses in Wales, and one of the few still to be surrounded by its original moat, Caerphilly…"
"Based on Queen Street in Lynton, the front of the shop is filled with delicious home baked goodies from Ginger Roots and complimented with aromatic wafts of coffee from the Coffee Factory. You’re mouth is watering before you’ve even entered the shop!"
"Located in the Penylan area, Cardiff’s Waterloo Gardens Teahouse offers some of the best international teas in the city and beyond. The owners of this teahouse strive to provide a relaxing, high quality venue. Stocking a large selection of teas, tea connoisseurs will find this teahouse irresistible."
"Calabrisella has another popular spot in Canton, offering a relaxed Italian cafe style with a small number of outdoor seats. The family-run business also has a similar site in Cathays. There's plenty on offer from breakfast and pizza to pasta and brunch favourites."
"Authenticity is important to this small Italian café, famous for its pizzas. Prices start from £7 for a pizza, £5 for pasta and just £3.50 for a full English breakfast."