In
South East Wales you'll find a world of contrasts:
from the bustle of the vibrant capital city Cardiff,
to the astounding beauty and tranquility of the
surrounding vales and mountains.
There's more to South East Wales than Catherine
Zeta Jones, the Manic Street Preachers or Tom
Jones. This region has a lot to offer from great
scenery, good pubs and restaurants, to some excellent
bed and breakfast addresses.
Cardiff is only just over the border from England
and only 2 hours from London by train. The energy
and ambition of Wales' capital is boundless. Not
only does Cardiff have one of the finest stadiums
in Europe, it also has one of the most ambitious
waterfront developments, which has transformed
the old docks area into a world class haven for
business, leisure and fun.
Under its cosmopolitan exterior, there is also
a very different Cardiff - an ancient city steeped
in history waiting to be discovered. The legacy
left by the Romans, Normans and the Industrial
Revolution is clearly visible, as a tour of the
magnificent Cardiff Castle right in the heart
of the city will demonstrate.
Cardiff also has a varied cultural scene. The
National Museum & Gallery houses one of the
most extensive collections of impressionist paintings
outside Paris. Music, of course, features strongly
in the Capital City of Wales and the renowned
Welsh National Opera perform here regularly.
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