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Cardiff Castle Museum offers a captivating journey through time, where history enthusiasts and families alike can explore its storied past. With an impressive 4.6 rating, this attraction delights visitors with its spectacular Gothic Revival architecture, designed by the influential duo of Marquess of Bute and William Burges. The interior is a testament to Victorian extravagance, filled with stunning ornate decorations. Kids and adults will find the place engaging, as you wander from the ancient Roman Mural to the nearby Firing Line Museum. Climb to the top of the castle for breathtaking views of the Cardiff skyline, and enjoy the insights provided by the friendly, knowledgeable staff who bring tales of the past to life.
Features
Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children
How to get here?
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Architektura Cardiff Castle to niezwykłe połączenie kilku epok, w którym centralne miejsce zajmują zarówno średniowieczne elementy obronne, jak i XIX-wieczna neogotycka rezydencja stworzona przez architekta Williama Burgesa. Najstarszą częścią jest normański keep z XI wieku – masywna, kamienna wieża o surowej formie, stojąca na wysokim kopcu i otoczona fosą. Jej grube mury, wąskie okna i prosty układ wnętrz są typowe dla wczesnośredniowiecznych budowli obronnych. Wokół rozciągają się fragmenty murów i baszt z różnych faz rozbudowy zamku. Najbardziej charakterystyczne są jednak XIX-wieczne zabudowania pałacowe, które Burges przekształcił w prawdziwy manifest neogotyku wiktoriańskiego. Zastosował bogate detale rzeźbiarskie, strzeliste wieże, machikuły i blanki nawiązujące do średniowiecznych zamków, a jednocześnie wnętrza ozdobił w niezwykle dekoracyjnym stylu: polichromiami, mozaikami, malowanymi stropami i misternie rzeźbionymi boazeriami. Każde pomieszczenie ma własny motyw przewodni – od astrologii po legendy arturiańskie – co nadaje budowli charakter niemal bajkowy. Zamek łączy więc funkcję dawnej twierdzy z reprezentacyjnym pałacem arystokratycznym, a jego architektura jest przykładem tego, jak wiktoriańska wizja średniowiecza potrafiła nadać historycznej budowli nowe życie i niezwykły, romantyczny wygląd.

Parte recreada del castillo, con habitaciones, salones, trajes, armaduras, biblioteca, etc

It is worth a visit & informative about the history.
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