Swansea: City Centre Highlights Walking Tour – Swansea, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Welcome to Abertawe, the second city of Wales. Discover over 1,000 years of Swansea history, from its Viking roots and eventual Norman settlement, to its emergence as a copper trading force during the industrial revolution.

Once a medieval market town, Wales’ seconds city exploded in size in the seventeenth century into the biggest town in the country. Swansea has transformed throughout the centuries, especially across the last 300 years as Swansea became the biggest copper producing centre in the world, before succumbing to the worst effects of the Second World War.

Swansea is now a desirable student haven, with its laid back beach lifestyle, while still maintaining its working class roots. The city now combines the architectural ramifications of the Second World War with the future, with the developments of Swansea docks and the brand new and shiny Swansea Arena and Copr Bay.

Join this tour to learn all about the last millennium of Swansea’s history, as well as the modern culture of Wales.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the biggest indoor market in Wales
Marvel at the proximity of Swansea Beach to the city centre
Encounter the ruins of Swansea Castle
Explore the picturesque & historic Swansea Marina
Learn about the industrial origins of modern Wales

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