The former home and setting of two novels by Jane Austen, Bath has been a sought-after location for centuries. A spa resort setup by the Romans in 43 AD, it sits just south of the Cotswolds in England. Here, the architecture is charming and delicate all at once. Everywhere the traveler looks are examples of a culture-rich city – while having spas and thermal baths readily available is an undeniable plus.
Pulteney Bridge and the River Avon in Bath. St Michael’s Church can be seen in the background.
The Romans used the thermal baths for wellness starting in 43 AD. As the centuries passed, it remained a visited location. But when the 18th century rolled around, there was a renewed interest in making Bath one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This is also the point where the architecture strayed from small and cramped streets to a look that would create a more aesthetic-oriented view, one of a picturesque view that fit the whole of the city. Bath is a magnificent model of this Roman-meets-Georgian architecture, to be seen in its terraces, crescents, and squares.
Old roman baths at bath, england, built on the site of the godess aquae suilis
The entire city of Bath was dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. One of the primary points of interest is the Temple of Sulis Minerva at the heart. Sulis, a deity worshipped by the Romans in Bath, was known as a nurturing mother goddess. An apt goddess to tie in with a city born of relaxing thermal baths. Tours are available of the temple, featuring the temple courtyard, the rare Gilt bronze head of Sulis herself, ancient changing rooms, and of course the Great Bath itself. This well-preserved site sits close to the city centre, easily accessed in a day.
Cobbled streets of Bath city at night.
There are many other sites to see in Bath as well. Bath Street is the first one to come to mind. This street is cobblestone and lined with rows of columns along both sides, the aesthetic unstained from shop signs and gaudy imagery. Along Bath Street the traveler will find the historic Cross Bath bathing pool that bubbles up at 115° F. Across from here is the world-famous Thermae Bath Spa, the only natural thermal spa in Britain. While the Museum of Bath Architecture. Both within the view from this immersive street.
Bath has been featured prominently in Roman, Georgian, Victorian, and the setting of famous novels. The proof that this city is worth a visit is a ‘no contest.’ For the traveler looking to relax in spas and thermal pools while surrounded by sophisticated architecture, to walk the streets of a city specifically built to shine above all others, the question isn’t one of “if” but one of “when?”
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