Swansea

A site replete with historic and cultural references, Swansea is encompassed by the historic expanses of Glamorgan. A thriving nucleus of copper trade during its heyday, Swansea is like a visually-stimulating picture of a city in the making. Its kaleidoscopic terrains accentuated by the incredible waters of the Swansea Bay, this city boasts a culture and tradition deeply entrenched in Welsh nuances. Earlier acquired by the Romans, the Normans as well as the Vikings, this constantly evolving city is a stirring mosaic of natural wonders and myriad historical details. It is striking how the city's emerging contemporary structures coexist in perfect harmony with derelict, historically significant ones, like the splendid Guildhall, the Brangwyn Hall, the Swansea Castle, and the Swansea Museum. Birthplace of writing maestro Dylan Thomas, Swansea is where undulating landscapes seamlessly roll into each other. The northerly Lliw Uplands complementing the countryside landscape of Gower Peninsula, and the coastal expanses of Swansea Bay nestling in deep contrast with the extensive park lands of the city. Even though it is now catapulting into a city with a cosmopolitan tenor, Swansea yet retains its historical fervor with grace.