Castle · United Kingdom · Wales
Cardiff Castle
A Roman-era fort turned Norman castle and Victorian fantasy home in the city centre.
For storytellers
Why Cardiff Castle matters
Cardiff Castle sits right in the middle of the city, with a Norman keep on a mound and Roman walls at its base. Inside, the Victorian apartments are a fantasy of painted ceilings and carved woodwork. Climb the keep for a view over the city and the park next door.
Talking points
- Roman walls form the base.
- The Victorian rooms are richly decorated.
- It stands in the city centre.
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