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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - Swansea Attractions & Activities
Address: City Centre, Swansea
This busy city center square was a component of a defensive knoll during the Norman period and was bombarded by the Germans in World War II. Today, the area is a key point of the city center, housing numerous shops, restaurants and pubs. The square has been landscaped with trees, hanging flower baskets, and benches for pedestrians to relax and...
Category: Sightseeing - Swansea Attractions & Activities
Address: Maritime Quarter, Swansea
Welsh poet and author Dylan Thomas is widely known as Swansea's most famous son. This square, in the heart of the Maritime Quarter, is named in his honor. The plaza contains a bronze statue of the poet, and a colorful mural painted on the side of the Dylan Thomas Theatre also notes his influence. This square is often used to host a wide variety of...
Category: Sightseeing - Swansea Attractions & Activities
Address: Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
Dylan Thomas' legacy in Swansea can be discovered by following any one of four self-guided walking trails. Maps and information are available for a small fee at the Dylan Thomas Centre and some walks start and end there. On the Uplands Trail, visitors can follow the path that tells the story of this revered poet's life. Exhibits reveal a...
Category: Sightseeing - Swansea Attractions & Activities
Address: Swansea
In 1956, this cape was chosen by the National Trust as Britain's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nineteen miles of breathtaking scenery make up this world of splendor. The area is thought of as a part of Swansea, but is contains a separate identity with its own vernacular, past, and traditions. Many visit this area to take advantage of the sun...
Category: Sightseeing - Swansea Attractions & Activities
Address: Newton Rd, Mumbles, Swansea
The ruins that remain from this 12th century castle still contain the original walls of the banquet hall, chapel wing, and staterooms. In summer, visitors can also view the ornate window tracery that was incorporated into the castle's structure in the 14th century. The grounds surrounding the castle contain one of the city's popular parks. From...
Category: Sightseeing - Swansea Attractions & Activities
Address: Castle St, Swansea
Once the focus of the town, this historic castle is now overshadowed by BT's towering skyscraper, providing a strange juxtaposition of old and new. Only remnants of what was once a beautiful Norman castle can be seen today, but the sight is still awe-inspiring. The original structure dates to the 14th century and has withstood many tests of the...
Category: Sightseeing - Swansea Attractions & Activities
Address: Uplands, Swansea
As the name suggests, this neighborhood rests high above the streets of Swansea's city center. A series of winding roads lined with narrow townhouses leads up into the hills. As the road becomes higher above sea level, the views become more and more breathtaking. There are a few shops and restaurants along the way, a perfect chance for visitors to...
