 | Situated in southern Wales, the country's capital Cardiff is the youngest capital city in Europe. In 2005 it celebrated its centenary as a city and 50 years as the Welsh capital with various events taking place at restaurants, bars, museums, shops and hotels across the city.
Despite being a new capital, the city is buzzing with history, with the 2000-year-old Cardiff Castle overlooking the River Taff one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Other impressive buildings and attractions worth visiting include City Hall, Cardiff University and the National Museum and Art Gallery, which are all located in Cathays Park.
Sport is also high on the agenda in Cardiff, particularly since the opening of the magnificent Millennium Stadium, which is home to the Welsh rugby and football teams, and plays host to many other sporting events throughout the year.Postcodes for Cardiff begin with the letters CF and as well as Cardiff itself the CF postcode includes Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Barry, Pontyclun, Bridgend, Cowbridge, Dinas Powys, Hengoed, Porthcawl, Llantwit Major, Maesteg, Treharris, Aberdare, Bargoed, Mountain Ash, Tonypandy, Penarth, Pentre, Porth, Treorchy, and Ferndale.
There are plenty of interesting places to visit in and around these towns and villages, such as Brecon Beacons National Park, which is located close to Caerphilly, and the beautiful beaches of Bridgend.
Back in the city centre you'll find the newly redeveloped Cardiff Bay, which is awash with lively bars, restaurants, cafés, and the National Assembly of Wales. This part of the city is also great for celebrity spotting, as it is where famous Welsh people such as singer Charlotte Church often hang out. The city is also popular with die-hard shoppers with the main shopping areas located on the eastern side of the city centre, which include a cluster of Victorian and Edwardian arcades that are home to a designer boutiques and independent stores. |
