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Aberystwyth Named Wales' First Unesco City of Literature

Aberystwyth and Ceredigion join a global network of over 50 cities, highlighting their bilingual heritage and strong literary infrastructure, including over 300 poets, officials said.

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The town and Ceredigion county was chosen due to its "rich literary scene".

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'Aberystwyth Ceredigion' has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature - the first place in Wales to receive such status.

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The town of Aberystwyth has been designated Wales' first UNESCO City of Legend today [October 31]. The town will join a network of over 50 cities around the world that have been recognized as 'Creative Cities' such as Barcelona, Dublin, Seattle and Rio de Janeiro.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, October 31, 2025.
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