Mansion House, Swansea

The Mansion House, located on Ffynone Road in Swansea, Wales, is a historic Gothic Revival building originally commissioned as a private residence in 1863 by local builder Evan Mathew Richards. Notable for its asymmetrical design featuring an octagonal tower and castellated bay windows, the house served as the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Swansea since 1922. Visitors can admire its rich history, including its connection to local politics and the Vivian Collection of art, as well as view two historic cannons from the Napoleonic Wars displayed on the terrace.