Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle occupies the heart of the Welsh capital, built by Norman invaders in the late 11th century atop a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was raided in 1158 by the Welsh leader Ifor Bach and taken during Owain Glyndŵr's revolt in 1404. Its most dramatic transformation came in the 19th century when the 3rd Marquess of Bute commissioned architect William Burges to create lavish Gothic Revival interiors, considered among the finest achievements of the Gothic Revival.
The castle houses the Firing Line, a joint regimental museum of two Welsh military units, and hosts concerts for over 10,000 people. During World War II, tunnels within its medieval walls sheltered up to 1,800 residents from air raids.
Visitor information
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Tier
- B (Great castles)
- Coordinates
- 51.4823, -3.1811
- Official site
- http://www.castell-caerdydd.com
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardiff Castle?
- Cardiff Castle is in United Kingdom, United Kingdom (approximately 51.4823, -3.1811).
- Can you visit Cardiff Castle?
- Yes — Cardiff Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at http://www.castell-caerdydd.com for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Cardiff Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Cardiff Castle is rated B tier on the Castle Atlas — Great castles.
- What can you see at Cardiff Castle?
- Cardiff Castle occupies the heart of the Welsh capital, built by Norman invaders in the late 11th century atop a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was raided in 1158 by the Welsh leader Ifor Bach and taken during Owain Glyndŵr's revolt in 1404. Its most dramatic transformation came in the 19th century when the 3rd Marquess of Bute commissioned architect William Burges to create lavish Gothic Revival interiors, considered among the finest achievements of the Gothic Revival.
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