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In order to rejuvenate the formerly tidal Bay, the CBDC created Europe’s largest waterfront development by building a barrage across the entrance to form a picturesque 500-acre freshwater lake, completed in 1999.
Mermaid Quay (Welsh: Cei'r Fôr-forwyn) is a waterfront shopping and leisure district in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The 14,000 m 2 (150,000 sq ft) development was opened in 1999, and includes restaurants, bars, cafes and shops.
Aug 13, 2017 · Along with it came the shops, bars and restaurants of Mermaid Quay that overlook it and later the construction of Lloyd George Avenue linking the waterfront with the city centre.
Jan 9, 2018 · This is Butetown, a residential district that perhaps has more in common with the history of the area that became Cardiff Bay than the Starbucks and Pizza Express restaurants of Mermaid Quay.
Nov 1, 2015 · They include now-demolished pubs, mothballed ships and the area that is now Mermaid Quay. The pictures range from the mid-19th century to the 1980s. Read more: This is how Cardiff...
In a location steeped in history, Mermaid Quay’s distinctive architecture is inspired by its maritime location and rich heritage – featuring decking, towers, balconies, terraces, colonnades and bridges.
It was completed in 1999 and was one of the biggest engineering projects in Europe, creating a permanent 200-hectare freshwater lake. Getty Images. The barrage is 1.1km long and extends from...
