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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

The National History Museum, St Fagans, still commonly referred to by its former title 'The Museum of Welsh Life', this is a fantastic 100 acre park on the edge of Cardiff filled with rescued...

Attraction type: History museum; Historic village
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

This art complex is home to the acclaimed Welsh National Opera and Diversion, the dance company of Wales.

Attraction type: Theatre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

Cardiff bay has a lot of good restaurants and pubs but there are not many shops.  The Bay is a nice walk with the Norwegian Church (which serves yummy cakes), the Millennium centre, the Welsh...

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Speciality shop; Speciality museum; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

2000 years of history crammed into an eight acre site: Roman, Norman, Plantaganet and Victorian history.  The highlight is the guided tour of the main castle building and the rooms outlandishly...

Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Religious site; Waterway; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Sports complex
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

This huge stadium is home to Wales' national rugby team and opera; tours of the premises are available.

Attraction type: Tour; Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

Interactive, hands-on exhibits make this science museum the perfect destination for families.

Attraction type: Science museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

This art museum contains a wonderful collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art; it also contains a gallery devoted to contemporary Welsh artists.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Art gallery; Museum; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

Kooywood Gallery opened in 2004, in the cultural centre of Cardiff, to provide a forum for established and new artists to show and sell their work. Exhibits and exhibitions cover a wide range of contemporary visual art including, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, photography as well as prints. Kooywood Gallery also offers a service to its customers who want to refresh their current collection of art, by providing a forum for such work to be resold. Click on Art for Resale to see more. Tell Kooywood Gallery what you like so we can let you know about exhibits, exhibitions and artists.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

This pretty park is a popular summertime picnic spot among locals.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

This dam transformed Cardiff's landscape from unsightly, marshy mudflats to dry, fertile land surrounding a pretty lake.

Attraction type: Dam
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Game/entertainment centre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 71 attractions in Cardiff
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 71 attractions in Cardiff

River Taff, Wales Info If you'd like to swim in the River Taff, click this link and scroll down a bit to Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taff to find some known, safe and popular sites.

Attraction type: River
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