A journey through the history of Cardiff Castle takes us back to the Roman conquest, when the first settlement was built in the first century AD. The first construction of a Roman fortress, measuring 10 hectares, which probably used to the situation of laboratories, shops, barracks and many other places are important. ThisFort was followed by two other buildings of the same type, built by the Romans during their stay in Cardiff. Some of the original Roman masonry was not until after the Norman invasion and incorporated into a Norman castle of Robert Fitzhamon, Lord of Gloucester was built around the 1091st The strong wood and earth, 40 feet high, was reinforced with stone and peel and stick in the 12th century by the son of King Henry I, Robert "The Consul," which at that time wasMr. Burg. In addition to the guardhouse and a scale during the 15 century ago, there were no significant changes to the castle, until he came into possession of John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute in the 19th Century. The exterior and the interior of Cardiff Castle embellished by magnificent Victorian additions, lush vegetation, marble fireplace and flowing wells were used to improve the medieval Lord Bute was looking for.The internal affairs are astrological symbols, heraldic features, dressed as biblical figures, creatures of nature and the joys of the seasons mixed with Moorish designs all inspired by 'decorator and architect William Burges used to achieve the size, the flamboyant Lord Bute desired.
Although the most famous episode in the history of Cardiff Castle was the arrest of Robert, Duke of Normandy from his brother Henry I, King of England, theCastle in the past these difficult moments. One of the great Welsh insurrection in 1183-1184 led to serious damage to the wall of the castle and the nearby city. The problems persisted until Wales was Llywelyn the Last, the charismatic leader of the Welsh, standardized in 1270. At this time, the castle of Gilbert de Clare in fear of another uprising was refortified. The Despenser family, known in Britain for their love of conflict, Cardiff Castle in 1306 kidnapped and held forone hundred years. During this time imprisoned hero dared Welsh Llywelyn Bren instigated a revolt against the British rulers had and killed him brutally against the direct command of the king. His death was the rebellion of Owain Glyndwr during the 15th century Avenged when the castle was attacked. A peaceful time in the history of Cardiff Castle was under the family Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, when the rebellion ended and the lords of the castle were more concerned with improvingThe castle itself and the surrounding buildings. In 1483 Richard, Duke of Gloucester, husband of Ann Warwick, then owner of the castle, became King Richard III and the Cardiff Castle was owned by the monarchy for the next 75 years. During the civil war of the late 17 th century, the castle has been requested by both royalist and parliamentary forces and was eventually taken over by the army of Oliver Cromwell. The castle passed into the hands of the Bute family in 1776, which had a largeImpact on the development of the palace and the city of Cardiff. Since 1947, the castle is under the care of Cardiff City Council and this beautiful Norman castle is open for public tours for a fee.
Except for the historical significance and architectural beauty of the fort, a visit to Cardiff Castle you can also talk about social events, as the largest carnival in Wales, which is held every summer in August, or in the possession of the Summer BallCardiff University every year. Special events include rock concerts and other performances on the spot, as the castle is up to 10,000 people. Stereophonics Live at Cardiff Castle concert from June 1998 is one of the most significant events to attend.
If you visit Cardiff Castle advantage of the unique atmosphere of this fabulous dream home near the center of the city, but surrounded by the remains of the ancient Romans to takeCastles and ruins of the old Norman castle.
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