Top 12 Things to Do in Cardiff, Wales

Admire Historical Art in Llandaff Cathedral

Cardiff's Llandaff Cathedral was badly damaged by the explosion of a German landmine during World War II (infamously called the "Cardiff Blitz"). Despite this major upheaval, the Cathedral still retains much of its original Victorian-era stonework. On the building's exterior, certain Norman features date back to 1120, while others date back to the sixth century. A look inside reveals the cathedral's great art treasures. The cathedral houses the Rossetti Triptych, completed by the great Pre-Raphaelite artist, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, between 1855 and 1864. The Epstein Majestas, by British sculptor Jacob Epstein, depicts a monumental figure of Christ cast in aluminum and suspended from an arch in the center of the nave. The original sculpture, from which this figure was replicated, was sent to the Riverside Church in New York City, where it can still be seen today.

ADDRESS:Cathedral Close, Cardiff CF5 2LA, UK

Take a Riverside Stroll in Bute Park

Bute Park is located in the heart of the city and used to be the landscaped grounds of Cardiff Castle. Today, this 130-acre riverside park, designed by legendary landscape architect, Lancelot Capability Brown, boasts established woodland walks, an arboretum, Victorian gardens, and a cafe. The park is named after the Bute family, the last private owners of Cardiff Castle, who developed the port of Cardiff, turning it into the most important coal shipping port in the world for its day. The trails, themselves, take you on a historical walk, as you hunt for sculptures or engage in a fitness activity of your choice.

ADDRESS:North Road, Cardiff CF10 3ER, UK