Though it’s almost 2,000 years old, Cardiff Castle is a vibrant pop-culture hub in the city center.
This exquisite and eclectic destination hides an ever-changing cast behind its Romanesque walls.
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Its story goes back centuries.
The historic Norman keep from the 11th century at Cardiff Castle in Wales.Credit:Pavel Tochinsky/Getty Images
Since the 1950s, it has been a museum.
Nearby are stalls selling local crafts, hot cocoa, mulled wine, and roasted marshmallows.
From the top, there are panoramic city views.
Traffic in the Cardiff City Centre near Cardiff Castle.Maremagnum/Getty Images
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Fittingly, the castle regularly morphs into a cinema for feel-good classics.
A public sculpture of a Welsh Red Dragon (the national symbol of Wales) on display near Cardiff Castle.oversnap/Getty Images
Van McCann of Catfish & The Bottlemen performs at Cardiff Castle on July 19, 2024.Mike Lewis Photography/Getty Images
From left: The Barbican tower, the South Gate and the Black Tower, on the right the Clock Tower and the main range.Maremagnum/Getty Images
