The location of Cardiff was founded in the early middle ages. Around a Norman castle, the first Walisen settled in at the mouth of the River Taff in the Irish Sea. Already two centuries later, the town was granted town rights. However, the city experienced its greatest boom with industrialization, as a consequence, the port became the Welsh main operations for coal. At the end of the 19th century the prosperity of the city was reflected in the architecture. Many buildings date from the turn of the century and give the city a special location. Visit this beautiful and green city on the sea and make trips in the hinterland of Cardiff with the car.
Cardiff has an excellent infrastructure. The M4 motorway connects the city with the neighbouring English Bristol and the Welsh city of Swansea. Also, the Brecon Beacons National Park on the A470 to the city is connected. In the city itself, a geometric weakening road system ensures optimum orientation. You can take their car hire in Cardiff at Cardiff airport immediately after your arrival at reception. But also in the entire city car hire locations of from different car hire companies in Cardiff are at the disposal. The different districts of Cardiff, with the Centre and the port are connected via several main roads. You can conveniently park their car in the numerous car parks in the city. And because the port not too far from the old town is located, you can park there mostly free of charge your rental car.
Cardiff has many remarkable buildings from various architectural periods. Especially worth seeing is the University from 1883 and the Town Hall, which has been built in 1904. Originates from the middle ages the Cardiff castle on its remains today, however, is a residential complex which 1881 been is completed. From the same century, the beautiful shopping mall comes Royal arcade. It was built already in 1856. Once stroll through this beautiful passage and leave times revert you. The Millennium Stadium is right on the River Taff and inaugurated in 1999. Until today, it is the tallest building in Wales and the UK's second largest sports arena with 93. It can hold up to 74.500 viewers.
In the port of Cardiff can not only an excellent Park your rental car, you will find also a beautiful recreational area and amusement center. Because the docks to a service and leisure centre were transformed after the decline of coal exports. Here you can enjoy freshly caught fish and the Welsh delicacies in the great restaurants and enjoy the maritime flair. Specify sailors, ships and yachts from all over the world. The city highlights its international orientation with partnerships with cities all over the world. These include example Stuttgart, mountains in Norway, Nantes, France and Xiamen in China. Learn about this beautiful town and drive with the car even to Bristol, Exeter, Southampton or even London.