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Cardiff Castle

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Built by the wealthy third Marquess of Bute on medieval foundations within a Norman wall. He enlisted William Burges as his architect and built the castle with every conceivable decoration possible in its interior. The castle is located in the city centre within the site used by both the Romans and the Normans for defensive purposes. The 12-sided Norman keep still sits on top of a small hill today, providing views over Cardiff. Cardiff Castle's extravagant rooms are themed. Astrological and Biblical themes are everywhere. The 15th century Great Hall is the oldest room in the castle and relates to the son of William the Conqueror. The Winter Smoking Room, located in the Clock Tower, is themed to time with its decor representing the seasons of the year and the days of the week. The Arab room is decorated with gold and sandalwood and parrots, one of the architect Burges' favourite animals. Understandably, the nursery decorations represent fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The bedroom with its mirrored ceiling has a religious theme. Marble fireplaces adorn many of the rooms.
Castle Street, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, CF10 3RB

About Cardiff Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: signposted from M4
Email: cardiffcastle@cardiff.gov.uk
Phone: 02920 878100
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OS ST181 765
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Esplanade Retreat - 18.7 miles from Cardiff Castle Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £240

Crooks Cottage - 19 miles from Cardiff Castle Compton Bishop, Somerset Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £220

Wavering Cottage - 19 miles from Cardiff Castle Compton Bishop, Somerset Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £220

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Paramount Angel Hotel - 0.1 miles from Cardiff Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £32.25

Park Plaza Cardiff - 0.1 miles from Cardiff Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £55.00

acityabode@ Millennium View - 0.1 miles from Cardiff Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £75.00

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Daivums Guest House - 1.3 miles from Cardiff Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan From: £20.00

The Old Post Office Restaurant with Rooms - 3.7 miles from Cardiff Castle Cardiff, Glamorgan

The Hollybush with Rooms - 7.1 miles from Cardiff Castle Machen, Glamorgan From: £40.00

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Cardiff
Tourist Information Centre
The Old Library
The Hayes
Cardiff
Glamorgan
Wales
CF10 1AH
Tel: 029 20873 573
Fax: 029 2023 2058
Email: visitor@cardiff.gov.uk
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