Cardiff
Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is located in the southern end of the country, on the shore of the Bristol Channel. The largest Welsh city is where all major political, economical and cultural activities are concentrated. Cardiff is picturesquely situated around the Cardiff Bay, one of the most impressive regeneration projects in the United Kingdom. A former centre of coal industry, the old city features nowadays an amazing combination of historic masterpieces of architecture, such as the Cardiff Castle and the City Hall, which co-exist next to ultra modern buildings. The city is also a sports centre of international importance, hosting a wide range of first-class sports events. The Millennium Stadium, one of the biggest facilities in Great Britain, attracts thousands of tourists and fans. As a bustling metropolis, the capital of Wales provides cultural programme of the highest quality, dynamic nightlife and endless shopping possibilities.