Sights in Wales

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sights in Wales : the essentials

Castles in Cardiff

Cardiff Castle

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The Cardiff Castle is in the very center of the city in the Welsh capital. Admission is about 9 sterling pounds. It was a Norman c

Castles in Cardiff

Castell Coch

(4)

Castell Coch is a castle in the SXIX reconstructed by William Burges, the architect who designed the nearby Cardiff Castle on an e

Castles in Conwy

Conwy Castle

(2)

Wales is another area that comes highly recommended, especially if you love castles and the Arthurian legend. Supposedly, it was i

Stadiums in Cardiff

Millennium Stadium

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The Millennium Stadium is the official state stadium of Wales, built close to the river and a few hundred meters from the historic

Abbeys in Chepstow

Tintern Abbey

(4)

Tintern Abbey is in South Wales, near the border with England (about 4 miles from the town of Chepstow). It was the first Welsh Ci

Palaces in Cardiff

Cardiff City Hall

(1)

The Town Hall in Cardiff is truly impressive, built of the same kind stunning white stone that was used to build the central build

Castles in Beaumaris

Beaumaris Castle

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In the peaceful village of Beaumaris, North Wales lies this castle, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is famous for th

Train Stations in Aberystwyth

Train Station

The railroad has written the history of many countries and this is no exception Wales. The country roads are narrow so a century a

Historical Monuments in Cardiff

Wales

One of the four constituent nations of the UK, Wales makes up the western part of the island of Great Britain, and has its own pro

Castles in Caernarfon

Caernafon Castle

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Caernafon Castle in Gwyned, situated next to the sea on the North Wales coast, is the most impressive medieval construction that h

Universities in Cardiff

Cardiff University

Founded in 1883, Cardiff University campus is the oldest in the region. There are several buildings arranged around the imposing s

Palaces in Cardiff

Philharmonic Hall

Once the main auditorium for concerts in the Welsh capital since being built in 1877, this neo-classical building in the center of

Palaces in Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre

The heart of the city of Cardiff is not very big, but is definitely different in its appearance. Within a few hundred meters you'l

Castles in Caerphilly

Caerphilly Castle

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An artificial lake keeps water pumped around the fortified castle of the town of Caerphilly in south-east Wales. Built between 126

Universities in Aberystwyth

University of Aberyswyth

Aberystwyth University is one of the most prestigious in the country. Moreover, it is just 15 minutes away from the beach, at the

Cathedrals in St Davids

St. Davids Cathedral

According to tradition, St. David, the patron saint of Wales, was born in St Non's, about 1 km from the place where his cathedral

Castles in Porthmadog

Harlech Castle

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Built on top of 60 m rocks, the dark Harlech Castle was built between 1283 and 1290, designed by Giacomo Del Balzo and ordered by

Castles in Criccieth

Criccieth Castle

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The view of the sea from the top of Castle Criccieth is truly enchanting! Its two towers welcome visitors today, but once they sto

Activities in Wales

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Cardiff: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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starting from

16.12 £

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Gower Peninsula: Full-Day South Wales Tour from Cardiff

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starting from

37.24 £

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Cardiff Castle Entrance Ticket

(27)

starting from

11.17 £

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From Barry Island: Gavin and Stacey Tour

(18)

starting from

28.14 £

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Brecon Beacons: South Wales Full Day Tour from Cardiff

(12)

starting from

37.24 £

The most popular destinations

Cardiff

Aberystwyth

Beaumaris

Bodelwyddan

Burry Port