I arrived in Wales with the desire to get to know its capital, Cardiff. Cardiff is relaxed, creative and just right - for walks without a plan, coffee without a rush and a good feeling that stays.The city welcomed me with lively streets and a mix of old and new. I immediately headed towards the center, where Cardiff Castle rises above the city. Of course, the city is also famous for this castle and I went to see it first because I love visiting castles.I get so excited when visiting castles that I'm most impressed by them, so other sights don't leave much of an impression.Cardiff has very interesting sights, and is a very attractive destination on the map of Britain.I passed through the gate and found myself inside the walls that hold layers of history – from Roman foundations to Norman fortresses and Victorian interiors. I climbed the ramparts and watched the city, the parks and the river in the distance from the top. In the premises of the castle, I saw richly decorated walls, wooden ceilings and details that testify to the life of the former owners.
I walked out of the castle straight into the green belt of Bute Park. I walked along the paths beside the River Taff.The park acted as an extension of the city, a place where nature and everyday life meet.
I continued towards the bay and reached the Cardiff Bay area. There I saw restored docks, modern buildings and a promenade along the water. I was particularly drawn to the Senedd building, the seat of the Welsh Parliament. I went inside and watched the meeting hall from the gallery. The building is open and bright, with lots of glass and wood, and symbolizes the contemporary identity of Wales.
Not far from there is the Wales Millennium Centre.I stopped in front of its facade with its large sign in Welsh and went in to watch the programme. In the hall I saw visitors coming to plays and concerts. I felt how important culture is a part of city life.
I returned to the center and passed through the arcades full of small shops and cafes. In one of them I sat down to drink tea and watched the passers-by.I heard Welsh spoken in conversation and noticed bilingual signs on almost every sign. It made me feel like I was truly in a special part of the United Kingdom.
The Principality Stadium was also an unavoidable stop. I approached him and realized how important rugby is to this city. A huge structure dominates the center, and the guide told me that during big games the whole city turns into a fan zone.During the day I also stopped by the National Museum Cardiff. There I saw art collections and natural history exhibits. I particularly liked the Impressionist paintings and the exhibition about Wales' mining past.In the evening I returned to the castle. The lights were slowly illuminating the walls, and the city was taking on a different atmosphere. I walked along the main street.I walked down the main street, listened to street musicians and felt the energy of young people going out to party.
Cardiff remained in my memory as a city that I got to know through walking, talking and wonderful company
Thanks for reading my post
Dragan
