Cardiff Castle

The next position on the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Cardiff is the Cardiff Castle which first attracted the attention of the Romans in the middle of the first century and was the site of a series of Roman forts due to its easy access to the sea. On top of the Roman defenses, the Normans erected a motte-and-bailey stone castle in the 11th century, which still bears the impressive Keep.

Cardiff Castle was owned by a number of aristocratic families over the years, many of whom added to the complex, yet there were some conflicts. Cardiff Castle witnessed numerous Welsh uprisings in the 13th and 14th centuries, and during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th, it was continuously transferred between different owners.

The sumptuous rooms of Cardiff Castle are open to visitors today, and each one features a variety of intricate murals, wood carvings, gilding, marble, and stained glass. The magnificent shell of the Norman Keep still stands tall atop its motte, offering tourists a glimpse into the site's medieval past and breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

Replicas of Cardiff Castle's ancient Roman walls and its air-raid shelters from World War II can also be seen, representing the variety of the location's 2000-year-old history. The Royal Regiment of Wales military museum is also housed on the property.

Location: Castle St, Cardiff CF10 3RB, Wales