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Cardiff Attractions & ActivitiesHistoric Sites
Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Address: Castle St, Caerphilly, UK CF83 1JD
Caerphilly Castle is the dominant feature in this suburb, located less than 10 miles north of Cardiff City Centre. This impressive fortress, whose 30 acres is surrounded by a moat, dates from the 13th century. Aside from Caerphilly's enormity, the castle's most noticeable feature is its leaning tower, which allegedly...
Address: Castle St, Cardiff, UK CF10 3RB
Both figuratively and literally, Cardiff Castle has always been at the heart of Cardiff's rich sense of history and tradition. Started by the Romans and later "renovated" by Cardiff's 11th and 12th century Norman invaders, the castle is the source of inspiration for many Cardiff legends. The third Marquess of Bute...
Address: Tongwynlais, Cardiff, UK CF15 7JS
Designed by William Burges for his patron, the wealthy Marquess of Bute, the fairytale-like Castell Coch is the ultimate Victorian tribute to the Middle Ages. Set in the picturesque Taff Gorge, the ornate castle boasts a working drawbridge, replicas of medieval siege machinery, and walls painted with scenes from...
Address: Cathedral Green, Cardiff, UK CF5 2YF
Approximately two miles west of Cardiff City Centre is the tranquil village of Llandaff. Here, you'll find the historic Llandaff Cathedral, believed to date back as far as the sixth century. The church contains elements of Norman and Tudor styles and underwent a massive renovation in the mid-19th century. A German...
Address: St. John St, Cardiff, UK CF10 1GJ
St. John's Church is Cardiff's only surviving medieval church. Its immaculate tower, which stands well over 100 feet high, was built in the 15th century. St. John's is one of Cardiff's most photographed landmarks.
