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On the banks of the Avon

Although Bath has ancient and medieval roots, it only became a major regional center in the 18th century when it was a fashionable spa town.

Crescent City

Jane Austen's England. Somehow I think it would be more fitting if automobiles were prohibited from driving around Bath's Crescents, and only fine horse-drawn carriages were allowed to approach these magnificent townhomes.

The Healing Waters

Bath Spa - the Romans developed the original bathing complex here in the 2nd century C.E. Fine archeological excavations in the 18th century provide the basis for the modern reconstruction of the ancient spa. It's one of the most interesting historic sites in all of England, well worth a full day on even the most hectic of tourist itineraries.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:The Quintessence of England
  • Cons:Overrun with Tourists in the Summer
  • Last visit to Bath: Mar 1998
  • Intro Updated Apr 29, 2003
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  • starship's Profile Photo
    Oct 1, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Charming city! Have twice missed the Jane Austen Centre. Would like to explore the city further.

  • BillNJ's Profile Photo
    Aug 24, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Thanks for the interesting virtual tour! Bath seems like a very charming city -- and I have an affinity for places containing natural thermal springs.

  • ZanieOR's Profile Photo
    Feb 17, 2005 at 7:00 PM

    Would like to see Bath, mimes and all. Thanks for your tips!

  • craic's Profile Photo
    Jan 17, 2004 at 5:39 AM

    Trying to mime a comment of appreciation - but I have found you can't on VT. (Or at least if you do - nobody notices.)

  • zrim's Profile Photo
    Apr 30, 2003 at 8:34 PM

    Marcel Marceau is turning over (silently) in his grave. Or he would be, if he were dead.

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