Roman Baths, Bath

The Terrace is just after the reception hall of the Roman Baths and it is the first part of the tour to the Baths. It overlooks the Great Bath and the balconies have statues of Roman Governors of Britain, Emperors and military leaders.

Although the foundations of the Roman Baths were rediscovered in 1755, the pillars and porticoes we see today were created by the Victorians. The ancient-style busts of Roman emperors and statemen that line the upper promenade are less than 150 years old. Full details of the reconstruction are related in the audio tour that comes with the price of admission.

The Roman bathing establishment with its magnificent Temple and Baths flourished in Aquae Sulis between the first and fifth centuries A.D. It was built around the natural hot spring which rises at 46ºC. The remains are remarkably complete and among the finest in Europe. They include sculpture, coins, jewellery and the gilt bronze head of the goddess Sulis Minerva. Free personal audio guides in seven languages are included in the tour. To complete your day, taste the waters and enjoy coffee, lunch or tea in the 18th century Pump Room above the Temple.
Entrance fees £9.00

Well, whatever, you must tour the Roman Baths. If you are into archeology, this is a must see. One can spend at least a day just gorging on the archeological information. Just follow the signs and the arrows. If you are in a hurry you can pass most of it up and just take some pixs and go up to The Pump Room.
I recommend spending some time indulging in the history and architecture. It is truly amazing what those old Romans accomplished as they pillaged the countryside. Every empire has its spa!!!

Please excuse the Mission of Burma quote- I'm not exactly using it in the same context as them.

I think everybody who goes to Bath most likely goes to the Roman Baths, which provide you with a nice chunk of history. The town itself is historical as well.

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One of the best Roman ruins in Britain, the Roman Baths are really fun to see. It's rare enough to see such Roman remains this far from the mediterranean, and the fact that the springs still fill the baths is an added benefit. There is of course the Georgian and Victorian stuff added on, but one gets to see a fair amount of a Roman bath, hypocausts, etc.

This has been Bath's favourite meeting place since the eighteenth century.

Water is pumped up to a fountain and it is served to those who want to taste it.

The Pump Room is open for coffee, tea or lunch.

In the East baths you will see a sequence of heated rooms and plunges.

The western part of baths includes a sequence of pools and heated rooms with an excavation showing how their heating system would have worked. At the end you will find a cold circular plunge pool .