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Pierhead Building vs Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle and Pierhead Building are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Cardiff Castle ranks significantly higher than Pierhead Building. Cardiff Castle scores 95 with endorsements from 8 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Pierhead Building
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Maritime Road, Cardiff CF10 4PZ, Wales
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Fodor's
"Topped by a distinctive redbrick clock tower, the Victorian Gothic Pierhead contains a good exhibition on Welsh history, including a few artifacts relating to the medieval struggle for independence from England."
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Lonely Planet
"One of the waterfront's few Victorian remnants, Pierhead is a red-brick and glazed-terracotta French Gothic confection, built in 1897 with Bute family money in order to impress the maritime traffic."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This tiled, red brick building was completed in 1896 by an associate of William Burges and was previously used as offices."
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Lonely Planet
"One of the waterfront's few Victorian remnants, Pierhead is a red-brick and glazed-terracotta French Gothic confection, built in 1897 with Bute family money to impress the maritime traffic."
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Cardiff Castle
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine
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Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Castle St., Cardiff CF10 3RB, Wales
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Fodor's
"A higgledy-piggledy mishmash of styles, from austere Norman keep to over-the-top Victorian mansion, Cardiff Castle is an odd but beguiling place."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There's a medieval keep at its heart, but it's the later additions that capture the imagination of many visitors."
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Afar Magazine
"If you are getting hungry while visiting Cardiff castle, look no further than the lobby cafe. "
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Afar Magazine
"Roman soldiers slept here, noble knights held court here, and the Bute family, with extraordinary wealth and vision, transformed the Castle into a romantic Victorian fantasy. "
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Afar Magazine
"Visiting with kids can be a challenge as the stairs to the top of the keep are really steep. Extra attention is needed. The top offers you great views of the castle's courtyard."
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Afar Magazine
"The interior of castle is just incredible. You start the tour with the Arab Room, a small but extraordinary room. Beautiful blue walls and incredible ceiling. The craftsmanship is superb. "
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Atlas Obscura
"Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This fortified castle with a mighty keep was built on the ruins of a roman fort in the 12th C."
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Travel + Leisure
"One of the most popular tourist attractions in Wales, Cardiff Castle dates back to ancient Rome, and archaeological remains from that era can be seen today, despite changes over the years"
Frommer's
"Some 1,900 years of history are embodied in this castle located in the heart of the city."
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