Croeso i Gaerdydd, Prifddinas Cymru!Welcome to Cardiff, Capital of Wales! Europe's youngest Capital City, Cardiff, is the Capital City of Wales. Founded by the Romans, influenced by the Normans, Cardiff exploded onto the world map, earning the reputation of The Coal Exporting Capital of the World. Join us on a drive through the green heart of Cardiff and enjoy the history, geography and architecture of this vibrant and dynamic Capital City. A guided tour of Y Senedd, an iconic building and home to the National Assembly for Wales. The building blends traditional Welsh products and natural materials with state of the art design and technology. Experience for yourself how the building reflects the National Assembly's core philosophy of openness and transparency. Take in the extravagence of the medieval, gothic fantasy, Castell Coch. Designed and built by the eccentric genius William Burgess and financed by his wealthy patron, the shy and scholarly Third Marquis of Bute. A guided tour of Llandaff Cathedral, an ancient site, founded by the Celtic Saints - Saint Dyfrig, Saint Teilo and Saint Euddogwy, who established Christianity in the sixth century. An afternoon spent at St. Fagans Museum of Welsh Life. In this open-air museum you will discover how the people of Wales have lived, worked and spent their leisure time, over the last five hundred years.
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