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The sights of Cardiff and South Wales
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales leading attractions and a site of international significance. Located within beautiful parklands at the heart of the capital, Cardiff Castles walls and fairytale towers conceal 2,000 years of history.
First, in 3rd century it was the Roman Fort. Then Norman invaders builted the original castle in the late 11th century on top of that Roman fort. But remains of the Roman wall can be seen today. The Castle passed through the hands of many noble families until in 1766, it passed to the Bute family. From 1866 the 3rd Marquess employed the genius architect William Burges to transform the Castle lodgings. He created gothic towers, luxurious interiors, rich with murals, stained glass, marble, and wood carvings. Each room has its own special theme, including Mediterranean gardens and Italian and Arabian decoration. Nowadays Cardiff Castle belongs to the City of Cardiff.
The Animal Wall, alongside Cardiff Castle, is one of the most delightful and photographed historic features in Cardiff. It was designed by architect William Burges for the 3rd Marquess of Bute and is much-loved by the people of the city.
Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. Covering 30 acres (12. 2ha), it is one of the greatest surviving castles in the medieval Western world. It was a highpoint in medieval defensive architecture with its massive gatehouses and water features. Caerphilly, being uncomfortable for a family residence, eventually decayed, and stone was taken to build a nearby country house. The Victorian Bute family coal money rescued and restored the castle.
National Museum Cardiff is situ
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