Cardiff is a city and one of the 22 council areas of Wales. It is also the capital of Wales. Until the nineteenth century Cardiff was a small town, but with the development of industry in the region became an important port city.

Cardiff is a city proud of its culture, history and language which has undergone a fascinating journey over the last 2000 years. Discover Cardiff's progress from a small settlement, to the world's busiest port, to the modern capital city it is today.

Cardiff’s rich culture has a diverse range of influences, from the Romans and Normans of antiquity to the industrial revolution and the coal industry - which transformed Cardiff from a small town into a thriving, international city.