Cardiff is a city of attractions, sport, culture and entertainment. Within the few square miles of the city-centre alone, you’ll find a wealth of things to do. Dominating the city centre is Cardiff Castle, a remarkable site with a history that spans over 2000 years. The Bute Park is a large park at the river Taff and directly next to the castle. It’s named after the Bute family, whose gardener Andrew Pettigrew created the layout of the park. In Cardiff Bay the Wales Millennium Centre stands next to the Grade 1 listed Pierhead building. The Norwegian Church, where children’s author Roald Dahl was christened, is now an arts centre and cafe with a Nordic flavour. The Millenium Stadium mainly is a rugby stadion, but of course other matches and events take place there too.

Cardiff war memorial            credit: Charles D P Miller

Cardiff civic centre            credit: Charles D P Miller

Cardiff civic centre            credit: Charles D P Miller

The Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay            credit: Charles D P Miller

Sculpture in Cardiff Bay            credit: Charles D P Miller

Millenium Centre            credit: Charles D P Miller

Millenium Centre            credit: Charles D P Miller

Cardiff Castle Keep            credit: Charles D P Miller

Inside Cardiff Castle            credit: Charles D P Miller

Cardiff Cathedral                credit: Duncan

Gorsedd Gardens                  credit: Duncan

Bute Docks Building at Cardiff Bay                  credit:  ahisgett

Bute Docks Building at Cardiff Bay                  credit:  ahisgett

The thing that makes Meteora so special is the monasteries on the top of the rock towers. The monasteries, the amound of peaks to climb and the paths for hiking brings in Meteora the whole year many tourists. Magnificent monasteries are perched atop 1,300 feet high sandstone pinnacles. There is a 2 euro fee to enter each of the monasteries and proper attire is required. Women must wear skirts below the knees though in some monasteries these are provided for women in shorts or slacks. Men’s arms must be covered and they must wear long pants. Monasteries are closed between one and three every day. The two closest towns to Meteora are Kalambaka and Kastraki.

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It is one of the largest air and space museums in the world and includes more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft. Museum has many aircraft that had previously been stored at the base and this is the primary reason the museum exists at this location. It was opened to the public on the 8th May 1976 with 35 aircraft it is now exhibitting around 300 aircraft. The staff are so very helpful, friendly and committed to the Museum.

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