Dylan Thomas Centre, Arts centre in Maritime Quarter, Swansea, United Kingdom.
The Dylan Thomas Centre is a neoclassical Grade II* listed building in the Castle area of Swansea, Wales, used as an arts centre. It features nine bay sections, round-arched windows, and Corinthian columns along its facade.
The building was designed by John Collingwood and completed in 1829 as a guildhall for the city of Swansea. It was converted into an arts centre in 1995 to honour the legacy of Dylan Thomas.
The centre is dedicated to Dylan Thomas, Wales's most celebrated poet of the 20th century, and draws visitors from across the world who come to see his manuscripts and personal objects. The permanent exhibition gives a sense of how he worked and the places that shaped his writing.
The centre is open Wednesday through Sunday and admission is free for all visitors. It sits in the centre of Swansea close to the waterfront, making it easy to reach on foot or by public transport.
Former US President Jimmy Carter attended the opening in 1995, which brought the centre to international attention from its very first day. His presence showed how far Dylan Thomas's reputation had reached beyond Wales.
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