Cardiff Castle

 
The Castle in the center of Cardiff stands on a site once occupied by a Roman fort; part of the Roman walls, the polygon bastions (fourth century) and the north gate have been preserved and partially restored. Cardiff Castle is really three castles in one, because in 1090 a new fortress was built on an artificial motte by Robert Fitzhamon. His successor, finding it too small, added a new range of richly decorated buildings.

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After the upheavals of the Civil War the Castle fell into disrepair. Between 1865 and 1920 the whole complex was rebuilt at vast expense but maintaining its original appearance. As well as State Apartments there is a library and a military museum.
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Address: Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 2RB, Wales
Hours:
March 1 to October 31: 9am-6pm
November 1 to February 29: 9am-5pm
Always closed on: Bank Holiday - Scotland (January 2), New Year's Day (January 1), Summer Bank Holiday - Scotland (1st Monday, August ), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service

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Entrance to the Cardiff Castle.Entrance to the Cardiff Castle.
The hilltop Cardiff Castle.The hilltop Cardiff Castle.
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