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    The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is Wales' national stadium and one of the largest in Britain, hosting rugby and football games. Cardiff Castle has over 2,000 years of history from Roman arrival through the Norman conquest. Snowdonia National Park is the largest in Wales, offering hiking, beaches, lakes and Wales' highest peak Mount Snowdon. Offa's Dyke Path is a 177-mile coastal trail named after an 8th century dividing dyke between Mercia and Wales. St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire is a popular pilgrimage site housing the remains of St David, Wales' patron saint.

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    The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is Wales' national stadium and one of the largest in Britain, hosting rugby and football games. Cardiff Castle has over 2,000 years of history from Roman arrival through the Norman conquest. Snowdonia National Park is the largest in Wales, offering hiking, beaches, lakes and Wales' highest peak Mount Snowdon. Offa's Dyke Path is a 177-mile coastal trail named after an 8th century dividing dyke between Mercia and Wales. St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire is a popular pilgrimage site housing the remains of St David, Wales' patron saint.

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    The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is Wales' national stadium and one of the largest in Britain, hosting rugby and football games. Cardiff Castle has over 2,000 years of history from Roman arrival through the Norman conquest. Snowdonia National Park is the largest in Wales, offering hiking, beaches, lakes and Wales' highest peak Mount Snowdon. Offa's Dyke Path is a 177-mile coastal trail named after an 8th century dividing dyke between Mercia and Wales. St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire is a popular pilgrimage site housing the remains of St David, Wales' patron saint.

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    The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is Wales' national stadium and one of the largest in Britain, hosting rugby and football games. Cardiff Castle has over 2,000 years of history from Roman arrival through the Norman conquest. Snowdonia National Park is the largest in Wales, offering hiking, beaches, lakes and Wales' highest peak Mount Snowdon. Offa's Dyke Path is a 177-mile coastal trail named after an 8th century dividing dyke between Mercia and Wales. St David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire is a popular pilgrimage site housing the remains of St David, Wales' patron saint.

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    Millennium Stadium A tour of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is a must for any sports fan.

    This is Wales national stadium, and the third largest stadium in Britain. Its mainly used for rugby and football games, and is now one of the most impressive icons of modern Wales. Experience the build-up before the match in the Dragons Lair dressing rooms; hear the roar of 74,500 fans as you walk down the players tunnel towards the hallowed turf; see the pitch from a VIP suite, and lift the trophy like a sporting superstar in the Presidents Box. Cardiff Castle Wales is known as the land of castles, so it should come as no surprise that youll find a castle in the middle of the capital city. Cardiff Castle is home to 2,000 years of history, from the arrival of the Romans, through to the Norman Conquest and the Victorian rule. Dont miss the Interpretation Centre, where you can delve into the fascinating history of the castle, and enjoy panoramic views of the castle and its Norman Keep. Snowdonia National Park Experience the best of the Welsh countryside at Snowdonia National Park, the largest National Park in Wales. With 100 lakes, 37 miles of pristine coastline and beaches, moors and wetlands, and 90 mountain peaks - including Mount Snowdon, the tallest mountain in Wales theres plenty to do. Explore the landscape by foot, bike or horseback; discover the local events and attractions, or test your adventurous side with a day of white water rafting. Offas Dyke Path Follow in the footsteps of Wales history-makers with a walk along Offas Dyke Path. This 177 mile-long National Trail path is a dramatic crossing of Wales from north to south. Its named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke which King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th century, probably to divide his Kingdom of Mercia from rival kingdoms in what is now Wales. It usually takes about two weeks to walk the whole path, but many people choose to complete short sections in day trips. St Davids Cathedral St David is the patron saint of Wales, and the cathedral built in his name is one of the great historic shrines of Christendom. Its here that St Davids remains are buried, and has become a popular place of pilgrimage it was said that two pilgrimages to St David's equalled one to Rome and three equalled one to Jerusalem. Dont miss the annual St Davids Cathedral Festival in May and June ten days of classical and contemporary music concerts in the glorious nave of the cathedral. Caernarfon Castle The landscape across Gwynedd is scattered with castles built by King Edward I, and Caernarfon Castle is without a doubt the most impressive. One of Europes great medieval fortresses, Caernarfon has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Informative exhibitions and displays delve into the fascinating history of this imposing castle. Dont forget to check out King Edward Is other castles in Gwynedd Beaumaris Castle, Conwy Castle and Harlech Castle. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Towering 126 feet above the River Dee, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a 200-year-old engineering marvel, and Britains newest World Heritage Site. Hop on a traditional narrowboat on the Llangollen Canal and youll soon find yourself taking in some of the best views in Wales

    as you cross the aqueduct. If you dont have a head for heights, you might want to stay below deck the sheer drop on the non-towpath side is for height-lovers only! Hay-on-Wye The small town of Hay-on-Wye lies on the Welsh side of the Welsh/English border, and is worldfamous for its second hand and antiquarian bookshops. With over 30 major bookshops dotted around town, its a bibliophiles paradise especially each May, when the annual Hay Festival of Literature comes to town. But its not just about books; theres plenty in Hay-on-Wye to keep you busy, from the atmospheric ruins of nearby Llanthony Priory to the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. National Museum Cardiff Discover art, archaeology, natural history and geology with a day out to National Museum Cardiff. Whatever your interest, theres plenty to see from Impressionist paintings to gigantic dinosaurs. The museums art collection is one of Europes finest, and the Evolution of Wales gallery takes you on a 4,600 million-year journey, bringing you face-to-face with dinosaurs and woolly mammoths. Its the perfect family day out, and whats more, admission is free! Powis Castle & Gardens If youre a garden-lover, you wont want to miss out on a trip to Powis Castle & Gardens. The magnificent medieval castle was originally built over 800 years ago and towers above the sumptuous 26-acre garden. The world-famous garden is home to grand Italianate terraces, dancing statues, lush herbaceous borders and an informal woodland wilderness. And theres plenty to see in the castle too, including a beautiful collection of treasures from India.

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