A new 3D street art piece by chalk artist Julian Beever outside Cardiff Central Station reveals the hidden water-gate passageway of Caerphilly Castle. This installation marks the opening of the site as part of an £8 million regeneration project. The water-gate, linking the Great Hall to a lake, has been concealed for centuries. The project includes a refurbished Great Hall and interactive exhibits. Artists and Cadw emphasize the importance of re-imagining history to engage visitors and uncover stories from Wales's past.
"It's been brilliant to see so many people stop, stare, and realise they're literally standing on history. The water gate has always been there, just beneath people's feet, so creating a piece of art that opens up the ground felt like the perfect way to reveal something that was hidden in plain sight all along."
"There's more than one side to history, and more than one way for people to interpret and enjoy it. This magnificent piece of art does just that - it re-imagines and brings to life a scene at the water gate to help people envision how it may have once looked."
"Breathing new life into Wales's heritage isn't just about restoring old walls, it's about opening doors to stories old and new, welcoming visitors from near and far, and captivating future generations."
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