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Snowdonia National Park

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Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd)

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Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili)

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Welsh capital Cardiff is a port city in southeastern Wales. Hills surround Cardiff on most sides, with Cardiff Bay, home to restaurants and attractions beside a freshwater lake, on the other. With a large student population, Cardiff is a vibrant and multicultural modern city with a long history. Cardiff Castle sits in the city center, and nearby parks and museums make this an especially lively part of town.

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