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For everyone who is traveling through England or planning to visit: A trip to Bath is always worthwhile!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bath is an English city near Bristol. London is about 1.5 hours or less away by train. Thanks to the hot springs in the region, Bath has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. Similar to Bad Kissingen in Germany, for example, Bath is also a “spa” town. <\/p>\n

Whether you are a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or foodie: Bath has something special to offer for everyone! You can easily walk around the city in 1-2 days. I have already visited it twice and put together a small route, which I find quite practical to visit the most important sights. In between all the stops you can also of course walk aroundd a bit more, stop for some indie shopping, as well as breakfast, lunch and\/or dinner (see below):<\/p>\n

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1.Pulteney Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pulteney Bridge with its curved horseshoe-shaped weir is one of the most famous sights of Bath. It is especially popular as a photo location. The bridge, which also houses caf\u00e9s and stores, was built in 1769. I recommend photographing the bridge in the morning, when the light is at its best!<\/p>\n

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2. Bath Abbey <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bath Abbey, built in 1499, marks the center of the city. The church has a cruciform floor plan and can accommodate up to 1,200 visitors. It is is an active place of worship, which also hosts civic celebrations, concerts and lectures. There is a history museum in the cellars. While you’re at the church, don’t forget to stop by the Visitor Centre, too. Here you can get free interactive information about the city and helpful tips for your individual city tour from volunteers.<\/p>\n

3. Roman Baths<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can visit the amazing complete remains of the Roman Baths! They are still fed by water from one of Bath’s three hot springs. Rain seeped into the hills 10,000 years ago, was heated by the rocks and now bubbles into the baths. These are the only hot springs in the UK. In pagan times, the healing power of the thermal waters was known and used by the Celts. Jane Austen also visited the Baths regularly. You can find the Roman Baths right next to the abbey church. <\/p>\n

4. Queen Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queen Square is a famous square with Georgian houses in the city. The impressive obelisk in the center of Queen Square was built by Beau Nash in 1735. The square is an ideal retreat in the city center to sit and relax in the sun.<\/p>\n

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5. Royal Crescent<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Royal Crescent is a row of 30 terraced houses arranged in a curved half moon shape, aka crescent, in the city. There are several crescents in the city, this one is the most famous one. The architecture is simply impressive, reminds me of the show Bridgerton and in the park, which is located directly in front of the Crescent, you can rest your legs for a moment and enjoy the view!<\/p>\n

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6. The Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again a familiar arrangement of row houses. The Circus is a historic ring of large townhouses forming a circle with three entrances. Here you will find another relaxing green space in the middle of the Circus.<\/p>\n

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7. Thermae Bath Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have time and want to treat yourself to some relaxation, you should definitely book some time off at Thermae Bath Spa. Unfortunately, we could not go there at that time due to Covid. The Thermae is, however, the only natural thermal spa in the UK. Visitors benefit from the warm, mineral-rich water that the Celts and Romans enjoyed over 2,000 years ago. If you’ve been there, feel free to write and tell me what it’s like!<\/p>\n

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8. Indie Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bath is also known for its many small businesses and indie shops that you won’t find anywhere else. Small, local stores with products that are perfect as an alternative souvenir. You can just stroll through the city, to explore them, since cute stores are really almost on every corner. If you need a precise destination, I recommend for example:<\/p>\n