Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital and largest city of . It used to be an industrial city, but is now a lively and modern capital city and a tourism hot spot.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.

Stadium
The , known since 2016 as the…

is a medieval castle and Victorian…

Stadium
The Cardiff Wales Stadium, which is part of Sophia…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Grangetown and Whitchurch.

Suburb
is a district and community in the south of , capital of . is situated 2 miles south of Cardiff.

Suburb
Photo: Welshleprechaun, Public domain.
is a suburb and community in the north of , capital of . is situated 2½ miles west of Cardiff.

Cardiff

Latitude
51.5° or 51° 30′ north
Longitude
-3.1667° or 3° 10′ west
Population
384,000
Elevation
66 feet (20 metres)
Abbreviation
“CRF”
Open location code
9C3RGR2M+28
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

“Cardiff” goes by many names.
  • Welsh: “Dinas a Sir Caerdydd”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Roath and Penylan.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Roath Park and Cathays railway station.

Wales: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Cardiff and Swansea.

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