While visiting the city of Bath you shouldn’t forget the Bath Tourist Attractions. The city of Bath is located in southwest England in the county of Somerset. The city has been famous for the natural hot springs from Roman times. It was a Roman spa city and later became a leisure city of the Georgian aristocrats. For 2000 years this golden city has been welcoming travelers.
Bath city has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts some of the finest architectural gems in England. So, while staying here you should visit the major Bath Tourist Attractions. The city has had a long and rich history of Roman rule, Saxon, Norman, Tudor, Stuart and Georgian rule.
The city is 90 minutes from Paddington London by rail. The city is 120 miles east of London and is serviced by Bristol International Airport which is 15 miles from here.
Some of the major Bath Tourist Attractions are-
- Circus, Bath- It is a 3 perfectly proportioned Georgian terraces built around a garden in the centre
- Assembly Rooms – These were established in 1771 by the younger John Wood. This was the center of social life in the 18th century with lavish balls and concerts
- Sally Lunn's House - It is thought to be the oldest house in the city told where tourists can taste the famous Sally Lunn buns. There is also a small cookery museum in the cellar
- Roman Baths and Pump Room, Bath – This ancient temple complex is where the Romans gathered to socialize, bathe and drink
- Museum of Costume and Assemble Rooms, Bath – The museum exhibits the finest collection of fashion dating from the 18th century up to the modern era.
- Pulteney Bridge, Bath – This 18th century bridge is an inspiration of Florence's Ponte Vecchio, and is one of Bath's most famous landmarks
- Holburne Museum, Bath – The museum exhibits a treasured collection of 17th and 18th century silverware, ceramics and decorative arts, along with the valuable paintings by Gainsborough and Stubbs and Rachmaninov's Steinway piano.
- Jane Austen Centre, Bath - The centre features the life and times of the famous novelist, Jane Austen
For further reference on Bath Tourist Attractions, kindly check travel.mapsofworld.com
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