Beautiful Swansea
Posted by Denise on August 7th, 2008
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Photo Credit: PembrokeDave
Very few places can be called genuinely beautiful but the stunning city on the South Wales coast called Swansea is apparently as pretty as its name. It is the second largest Welsh city, and located on the beautiful Gower Peninsula - the United Kingdom’s first designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”.
Swansea has mild climate and enjoys lots of sunshine from June to August, and offers crisp and fresh air from September to October, perfect for solitary walks and contemplative strolls. But, of course, pack your umbrella and prepare for rain. You are going to Wales after all.
There are a lot of places to go to in Swansea, but why visit museums when you have historic beauty everywhere? First on your list should be Swansea Castle, the ruins of a 13th-century castle where you can see the contrast of the battlements and the surrounding contemporary architecture. Being a sucker for historic places, seeing the battlements would be enough for me.
The elegant Guildhall is built of white Portland stone and has been standing on the city center’s western front since 1934. You would be interested in Sir Frank Brangwyn’s murals, though. Murals that were thought to be too frivolous for the House of Lords.
The original Oystermouth Castle was founded by William de Londres of Ogmore in the early 12th century. What remains of it today are well preserved and a trip up the battlements offer a majestic view over Swansea Bay.
For more information, visit the Wikitravel article of Swansea for more gorgeous places to visit in the area.
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