Bath

On the same day that we went to Stonehenge we were also able to go to the city of Bath. This city is gorgeous. It was so nice. The buildings are amazing. You feel like you are walking in the past when you are there. We had a really great time in Bath but I would have like to spend some more time there since we were only there for a very short time. We had a guided tour for a couple hours through the city to point out some of the important buildings and areas then we were given almost 2 hours to wander around and explore on our own.

This is the entrance to the Roman Baths (what the city is famous for). This is where people used to come from all over to have baths in the natural hot springs. They are/were the only springs in England and when to Romans were situated here they created this atmosphere where people wanted to come. It was said that the springs had healing powers so people who were sick would come here for weeks and even months at a time. They would spend their whole days in the baths for healing purposes. People would rent out houses in Bath when they were there using the springs so people brought their whole families along. It was the popular thing to do back in the day!


This is probably one of the most famous views in Bath. It shows the river going through with the bridge. I thought it looked beautiful. It was not the nicest day out but it was still gorgeous!

This is a row of houses which is where all the rich people would live. It is still known as the richest property in Bath. If you wanted to buy one of these lots it would be about £5 million!?!? AND...that's when one becomes available. Most of these houses have been turned into appartments so they have been divided up but there still are a few which are still whole houses.

Here is the cathedral in Bath. You can see how much detail there is on the stone work. I am still blown away at how much detail goes into everything around here. It's so gorgeous!!! The architect even put his mark on the cathedral by carving his name into the side of the cathedral at the front where he put his name as symbols. There is also something to note about the front of this cathedral, however it is not easy to see on this photo. There are angels climbing up the lattice on the side. I love all the detail!!!

Last but not least...another view of one of the old baths. This was the side where there is now a new spa where people can once again bathe in the baths. Until recently people could not bathe in the water because it was really polluted however you can now go to the city of Bath and bathe in the waters, the natural springs. I would love to try it sometime because it is said to be very good for you, but that will have to wait until the next time I get a chance to go since we ran out of time.
I hope that you all had a good look into Bath. It is an amazing city and I urge everyone to get there is they can because it is worth seeing!!!