Here are 19 photo spots in Cardiff for you.

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a great destination for photographers, offering a mix of historic and modern scenes.

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Tips for your trip to Cardiff

About the location

Highlights include Cardiff Castle with its striking architecture, the vibrant waterfront at Cardiff Bay, and the iconic Wales Millennium Centre. The city also features green spaces like Bute Park and Roath Park, as well as lively street scenes in the arcades and street art spots.

Best timing

Wales & West Photography Show (June): Photography exhibition, workshops, and seminars

Cardiff Music City Festival (October): Music and arts festival

Traveling

By Plane:
Cardiff Airport (CWL) serves direct and connecting flights from many European and UK cities.
Alternatively, fly into Bristol or London and take a train or bus to Cardiff.

By Train:
Regular direct trains run from London Paddington (about 2 hours), Bristol, and other major UK cities via Great Western Railway (GWR).
Good connections from the rest of the UK.

By Coach/Bus:
National Express and Megabus operate services from major UK cities to Cardiff.
A budget-friendly option, though slower than trains.

Other languages

Here is how Cardiff is called in other languages:
CS Cardiff DE Cardiff EL Κάρντιφ ES Cardiff FI Cardiff FR Cardiff HI कार्डिफ़ HR Cardiff IS Cardiff IT Cardiff JA カーディフ NL Cardiff NO Cardiff PL Cardiff PT Cardiff RU Кардифф SV Cardiff TR Cardiff ZH 加的夫

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