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Swansea (/ ˈ s w ɒ n z i /; Welsh: Abertawe [abɛrˈtawɛ]) is a coastal city and the second-largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Swansea (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Abertawe). The city is the twenty-fifth largest in the United Kingdom.
6 days ago · Swansea, city, Swansea county, historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), southwestern Wales. It lies along the Bristol Channel at the mouth of the River Tawe. Swansea is the second largest city in Wales (after Cardiff).
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Things to see and do in Swansea. A visit to Swansea is a must: take in the sweeping waterfront of Swansea Bay leading to Mumbles and onto the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Not complete without trying one of the famous Welsh-Italian ice cream parlours.
Places to Visit in Swansea. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Fun & Games (4) Walking Tours (8) Flea & Street Markets (3) Self-guided Tours (4) Historical Tours (4) Speciality Museums (8) Private Sightseeing Tours (5) Top Picks. Bodies of Water (5) Castles (4)
- The top attractions to visit in Swansea are: Gower Peninsula Three Cliffs Bay Oxwich Bay Mumbles Hill Local Nature Reserve Mumbles Pier See all att...
- The best outdoor activities in Swansea according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Gower Peninsula Llangennith Beach Three Cliffs Bay Clyne Gardens Pe...
- The most popular things to do in Swansea with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Gower PeninsulaLlangennith BeachBRD Gravity Centre (...
Rebuilt after WWII, the modern city of 230,000 has a charming outlook over Swansea Bay and the picturesque, unspoiled 16-mile-long Gower Peninsula, home to rich wildlife, prehistoric standing stones, dramatic cliffs and lovely beaches. Read more.
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Swansea, county, southwestern Wales, comprising the city of Swansea as well as the entire peninsula of Gower in the south and west, the lower valley of the River Loughor in the northwest, and the foothills of Black Mountain in the north.
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