Specialty Travel Guide Wales
The country of Wales is one often forgotten by people wishing to travel to the United Kingdom. Wales offers plenty to do, and has much ocean-side scenery. As with all the countries of the UK, visitors to Wales should be prepared for moderate amounts of rain.
In the city of Cardiff, there is the famous Cardiff Castle. The castle occupies an eight acre plot in the middle of Cardiff, and has since it was built by the Romans in the 1st Century. On the South wall of the castle, there is a mural that was painted in 1983 that shows Celtic life before, during, and after the Roman occupation. The castle was not as it is today until the 18th Century, when William Burgess and the second Marquess of Bute created a building program to create what we see today.
Besides the castle, Cardiff has many other things to do for travelers. In the city center is the Cardiff City Hall. The hall was opened in 1905 when Cardiff was declared a city. The hall includes a 194 foot clock tower with a sculpted Welsh Dragon. Next to City Hall is the National Museum and Gallery. The museum holds many world famous works, and has several galleries to see. Outside of the city center is the Mermaid Quay which holds many cafes and restaurants. A new performing arts venue, the Wales Millennium, presents daily performances. And if you just enjoy a by the ocean with the fresh sea air, Cardiff's seaside location offers a chance for that too.
One day trip that can be taken in Wales is a trip to Mt. Snowdon. There are several paths to the top that vary in difficulty. The mountain offers wonderful views from the top, but it can get crowded quickly. It is recommended that you go early to avoid the crowds.
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