Public art & sculpture · South Wales
The Siren
In or near Swansea.
The Siren — Public artwork (installation).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 1.4 km
- Free entry
About
The Siren is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation).". Coordinates: 51.6134°, -3.9440°.
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Official information
The Siren is a public art installation known as Zeta Mnemonical, located in Swansea's Maritime Quarter. It features a combination of materials including copper and limestone, and serves to memorialize the historical transport of copper ore. The artwork also provides functional elements such as seating and wind direction indicators.
Place summary
The Siren is located in the Waterfront parish of South Wales, postcode SA1. This site is noted for its distinctive architectural features and serves various community and cultural purposes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6134, -3.9440
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Waterfront
- Postcode
- SA1 3SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n6993172489 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: List of public art in Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Siren?
- The Siren is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 3SS), in the parish of Waterfront.
- What is The Siren?
- The Siren — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to The Siren?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 3SS.
- How do I get to The Siren?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 3SS.