Cardiff is a beautiful
and intriguing city that blends medieval architecture and a two thousand year
old history with lush green spaces and a legendary night life and entertainment
scene. The capital of Wales is a lively port city, home to medieval castles,
pristine parks, modern sporting arenas and a sparkling waterfront leisure
district. It dates back to the Roman period when it was just a small settlement
on the River Taff; it grew over the centuries to officially become a city in
1905 and has been the Welsh capital since 1955.