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A bit of Bath

An October 1995 trip to Bath by Adelaide

Quote: For centuries Bath has been one of England's main tourist destination, due to its medicinal waters. Architectural landmarks and museums are also big attractions. Bath was nominated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987.

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A bit of Bath

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The underground ruins at The Roman Baths and Pumproom are very interesting. Bath Abbey has beautiful stained glass windows. Also worth visiting are the buildings designed by John Wood and his son in the 18th century. Bath is known as the city of flowers, for its many gardens.

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It is possible to visit the famous Stonehenge from Bath. For more information and images, check my Travel Notes: http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/4363/travnote/

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Most of the attractions are downtown and I saw them by foot. I only needed a bus to get to and from the youth hostel.

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Bath YHA hostel

Hotel | "Bath Youth Hostel"

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This hostel is associated with the International Youth Hostel Federation. It's an old, pleasant country house, rooms can take up to 6 or 8 people each, if I remember it right. It has a self-catering kitchen and coin laundry. Discounts for Bath's attractions are available.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 26, 2000

Bath YHA hostel
Bathwick Hill
Bath, England

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Roman Baths

Attraction | "The Roman Baths and Pumproom"

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The Romans conquered this region in 43 AD and a few years later they built baths to take profit of the underground hot springs found there. After the Romans withdrew from England, the original Roman baths were forgotten, until excavations in the 19th century incidently unveiled the ruins. But throughout the centuries, Bath's waters had remained famous for their healing power and in the 18th century The Roman Baths and Pumproom were built, allowing visitors to drink and bathe under medical guidance. The underground ruins are now a museum than can be visited with the assistance of an audio guide. Aprox US$12.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 27, 2000

Roman Baths
Abbey Church Yard
Bath, England BA1 1LZ
+44 1225 477785

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Bath Abbey and Heritage Vaults Museum

Attraction | "Bath Abbey"

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Bath Abbey is a gothic church built at the end of the 15th century on the site of a Norman church from the 11th century. The Abbey has many beautiful stained-glass windows. An interesting detail of the façade is the angels climbing a staircase.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 27, 2000

Bath Abbey and Heritage Vaults Museum
12 Kingston Buildings
Bath, England BA1 1LT
01225 422462

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18th Century Architectural Landmarks

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In the 18th century, the city flourished and its main buildings were designed by the architect John Wood and his son in neo-classical style. The Circus consists of 30 houses built around a circle designed by John Wood the Elder and was built from 1754 to 1769. Each of the three stories of the buildings are decorated with Jonic, Doric and Corynth columns. The Royal Crescent is a group of residential buildings arranged in a crescent shape built by John Wood the Younger from 1767 to 1775.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 27, 2000

18th Century Architectural Landmarks
Downtown
Bath, England