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With its diverse history, Swansea is a must see city to explore a number of eras, along with beautiful and picturesque sceneries.
After the Swansea Blitz in 1941, many parts of the city were left destroyed, however, a few of the older buildings still remain. As such, there is a diverse mix of eras and architectures throughout the city, making it a must see for anyone interested in viewing the local sights!
Sights to see
Swansea Castle
Image and information lifted from Visit Wales website describing Swansea Castle.
Though what little remains of Swansea Castle is now hemmed in by the modern-day city centre, this was once a fortress of great strategic importance. Nowadays, it’s difficult to envisage its original location on a clifftop above where the River Tawe used to flow, controlling a harbour and important east–west route along southern Wales. Though there has been a castle here since at least the early 12th century, the remains that stand today date from the late 13th and early 14th centuries. The most striking feature is the distinctive arcaded parapet on the south block, remarkably similar that of the bishops’ palaces at St Davids and Lamphey. .