Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is a vibrant, attractive city of interest to tourists who are interested in Welsh culture and history. During the summertime the city hosts some fun outdoor festivals and makes the most of the better weather with a fun al-fresco dining and bar scene. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Cardiff Castle - Techniquest Science Museum - Doctor Who Experience - Red Castle - Millennium Stadium - Cardiff International White Water Centre - Norwegian Church - Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral - National Museum & Art Gallery - St Fagan’s Natural History Museum - Rhondda Heritage Park - Wales Millennium Centre & Welsh National Opera - Millennium Centre - Welsh National Opera - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places To Stay - The River House - Nomad Backpacker Hostel Cardiff - Austins Guesthouse - Hotel One Hundred - The Big Sleep Hotel - Places To Eat & Drink - Katiwok - Old Cottage Lisvane - The Potted Pig - K2 - Trade Street Café - Places To Shop - Cardiff Market - St David’s - Dewi Sant Shopping Centre - Castle Welsh Crafts - Madam Fromage - Mermaid Quay
