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Maritime Quarter
WWII bombing flattened much of central Swansea, which was rebuilt as a rather soulless retail development in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. What little remains of Georgian and Victorian Swansea stretches from Wind St and York St to Somerset Pl and Cambrian Way in the Maritime Quarter ; this is the most attractive part of the city centre.
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Oystermouth Castle
Little remains of the old fishing village of Oystermouth, except the majestic ruin of Oystermouth Castle, once the stronghold of the Norman lords of Gower, but now the focus of summer mock medieval battles and Shakespeare performances. There's a fine view to enjoy over Swansea Bay from the battlements.
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Swansea Castle
The ruins of 14th-century Swansea Castle - closed to the public - stand on the east side of Castle Sq, hemmed in by modern buildings and dwarfed by the gleaming blue skyscraper of the BT Tower. It was mostly destroyed by Cromwell in 1647, but had a brief lease of life as a prison in the 19th century.
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