As the Capital of Wales, the city takes huge pride in promoting Welsh things.
Cardiff is home to national charms such as the National Museum of Wales, the
Museum of Welsh Life, and the newly built Wales Millennium Centre. Cardiff,
moreover, has been chosen as a European Centre of Cultural Excellence.
The magnificent Millennium Stadium, right at the heart of the city, is where
you can watch major sporting events, concerts and conventions.
Cardiff's Century is celebrated with an exhibition called: 100 Years of City
Life, which explores all aspects of this city’s social history.
Cardiff has a flourishing calendar of year-round events and is now established
as a leading venue for a whole range of festivals, arts, music and sporting
activities.
There are many theatres around the city where you will find everything from
West End shows, to opera, ballet, pop concerts or local productions. The capital's
main pop venue, the Cardiff International Arena, regularly hosts big pop and
rock shows. The whole music scene in Cardiff is thriving and many pubs and clubs
offer live music.
The Bay has many attractions such as the Techniquest Science Discovery Centre,
The Welsh Assembly at the Pierhead, Butetown History and Arts Centre, Goleulong
2000 Lightship, the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and the brand new Wales Millennium
Centre, a well-organized international arts centre.
Cardiff also has a flourishing gay scene. The Cardiff Gay and Lesbian Mardi
Gras is a festive weekend that takes place in September every year.
Finally, you can also visit Spillers Records, which is the oldest record shop
in the world!
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