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Bath Landmarks and Bath Monuments (Bath, England)



It is hardly surprising that the important city of Bath is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments. Famous throughout the world, many of these Bath landmarks date back many hundreds of years and are in remarkable condition. Here are some of the top Bath landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Bath.

Bath Landmarks: The Circus - North of Queen Square, Bath, North-East Somerset, BA1 1EE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477101
The Circus is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Georgian city of Bath and is particularly striking when viewed from above, on one of the many hot air balloons that often rise above this areas from Bath's nearby Victoria Park. This perfect circle of 33 Palladian-style houses was designed by John Wood and building began in 1754 - the year that John Wood died, just before his dream took shape. The inspiration for this circular landmark came from Rome's Colosseum and parts of it do bear a striking resemblance to a Roman amphitheatre, with three tiers and Corinthian columns.




Bath Landmarks: Royal Crescent - Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR, England
The construction of the Bath's stunning Royal Crescent began in 1767 and was completed by 1774. Designed by the son of John Wood who planned the nearby Circus, this is one of Bath's major landmarks and often appears on postcards of the city. Situated next to the Royal Victoria Park, the Royal Crescent consists of 30 glorious houses, decorated with a facade of columns and built of pale-gold Bath stone.

The semi-elliptical sweep of more than 100 metres / 500 feet, combined with the sheer grandeur and scale of the buildings, will take your breath away. In front of this important landmark lies a long slope of green lawns, with a number of ancient trees nearby.


Bath Landmarks: Roman Baths - Abbey Churchyard, Bath, North East Somerset, BA1 1LZ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477785
The Roman Baths are situated in the heart of central Bath and remain one of the finest religious spas in the ancient world. They were originally built when the Romans arrived in Britain almost 2,000 years ago and are one of Bath's most famous landmarks. The Roman's constructed an elaborate bathing and drainage system, sauna and several deep, cold plunge pools. Fed by the only natural hot spring in Britain, the Roman Baths are among the top tourist attractions in Bath and are a unique, historical site.

Attractions at the Roman Baths include ancient architecture, guided tours, audio guides, a museum with many interesting artifacts, stone sculptures and statues, a large gift shop, and computer visuals reconstructing how the Roman Baths may have looked when they first opened.
Landmark open: November to February - 09:30 to 17:30, March to June and September to October - 09:00 to 18:00, June to July - 09:00 to 22:00
Landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, children under 6 years old are free

 
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