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Cardiff

Guide to Cardiff

Things to do in Cardiff

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At a glance

Cardiff is small enough to be friendly and big enough to entertain. Sport is at its heart (the Millennium Stadium looms large) and Cardiff Bay gleams with restaurants and civic majesty. With Victorian-era castles and parks, it's a capital the Welsh can be proud of.

Fast Facts

Area:
120 sq km / 47 sq miles
Population:
305,350
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC 0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
Currency:
Pound Sterling