Bath

According to legend, the hot springs at Bath were first discovered by the Celtic King Bladud in 860 BC. Outcast as a leper, he used the curative powers of the springs to cure himself.
In the first century, the Romans built baths around the springs. Water flows from the spring into the bath via way of the upper corner. It is at a constant temperature of 46 degrees C.Over the next four centuries that the Romans were here, the bathing chambers around the springs became more elaborate. This is the Great Bath. The stone blocks around the pool are the original bases of the piers that once supported a barrel vaulted roof.
When the Romans finally left the baths, like most Roman built structures in Britain, fell into ruin.

The Great Bath was rediscovered in the 1870's when extensive excavations revealed the the Roman's remarkable engineering skills.

In the late 19th century the elevated terrace was added around the pool. The statues on it, represent famous Romans such as Julius Caeser.

Situated not far from the Roman Baths is Bath Abbey. It was built by medieval monks who exploited the springs curative properties.

The splendid facade was inspired by a dream of Bishop Oliver King in 1499. It shows stone angels climbing Jacob's Ladder into heaven. Some say it also shows demons decending having been kicked out of heaven.

Set among the rolling green hills of Avon, Bath is a very beautiful city of elegant Georgian houses. Where ever you walk here, you will enjoy splenid views of the surrounding countryside.