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| First view of Bath you see when driving up |
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| One of the many park areas with the Abbey in the background |
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| Walking along the river |
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| This bridge reminded us of Ponte Vecchio in Florence as it contained many shops within |
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| An example of the beautiful flowerbeds you see in the gardens |
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| We just thought this was really neat |
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| The view leaving the city |
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City of Bath truly is a splendid sight even from the first view you get while driving up. Some compare it to a drop of honey in a green glass bowl and when you see the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site, you understand why. There is much history surrounding this city dating back to the first century AD, some factual (that it first became known after the Romans built hot spring spas and temples there in AD 43) and some guessed (such as whether this is the sight where King Arthur defeated the Anglo-Saxons). Over time the city became popular again because of the natural hot springs and ideal surroundings, so the English built upon the Roman ruins to create the beauty that is Bath today. Jane Austen has also had a hand in immortalizing this lovely city as she famously penned and set her novels
Northanger Abbey &
Persuasion in Bath. Jane Austen fans can still visit her old residence & a centre dedicated to her life while in the city. There is so much to enjoy in this city from a history, architecture, culture and outdoors perspective....not a place to be missed!
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