Revisiting Bath
My husband and I spent our birthdays (yes, we are only a day apart) and wedding anniversary (we decided to have our wedding day on our birth month) earlier this year in Bath. We fell in love with the place so that's why we decided to make a pit stop in Bath after our Cornwall holiday. Below are the accounts of our first visit.
The city of Bath was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is known for its hot springs which they say is the only naturally occurring hot springs in the UK. Its first recorded inhabitants are the Romans and it was previously known as Aquae Sulis (which means The Spa Town of Sul or Minerva), as the baths and temples were dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva. Fast forward to the 18th century, one of Bath's famous residents was author Jane Austen. There is actually a museum dedicated to her life and works. In some days, consider yourself lucky if you see an actor dressed as Mr. Darcy greeting at the door.
The sights and attractions in the city include the splendid Georgian crescents like the Royal Crescent, the Circus (both will be more appreciated in aerial view), the Roman Baths and the Pulteney Bridge that crosses the River Avon. Not to be missed is the Bath Abbey, an Anglican church situated at the heart of the city and is the last of the great medieval churches of England.
One of the highlights of my trip to Bath would be to climb the 212 steps to the Bath Abbey tower (it is an old and steep spiral staircase)...and down again. There were no handrails so we had to hold on to the rope, in case we feel like holding on to something while climbing, which I actually did most of the time. Anyway, it was a spectacular view of the city from the tower so the climb was worth it. We also sat by the church yard whilst watching some street performers and enjoying our gelato from the Real Italian Ice Cream Co. (a must-try when you're in Bath). Yes, it was cold but no one can stop me from eating the yummy amaretto gelato.
With all the description I made, Bath may seem an old city to those who are not interested in the history stuff but it is up-to-date in terms of shopping and entertainment. Aside from the small passageways of shops and its indoor markets, it has a new shopping centre called Southgate. Its new buildings are still Georgian-inspired but contain all the big name brands, be it high street or high end.
The city of Bath was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is known for its hot springs which they say is the only naturally occurring hot springs in the UK. Its first recorded inhabitants are the Romans and it was previously known as Aquae Sulis (which means The Spa Town of Sul or Minerva), as the baths and temples were dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva. Fast forward to the 18th century, one of Bath's famous residents was author Jane Austen. There is actually a museum dedicated to her life and works. In some days, consider yourself lucky if you see an actor dressed as Mr. Darcy greeting at the door.
The sights and attractions in the city include the splendid Georgian crescents like the Royal Crescent, the Circus (both will be more appreciated in aerial view), the Roman Baths and the Pulteney Bridge that crosses the River Avon. Not to be missed is the Bath Abbey, an Anglican church situated at the heart of the city and is the last of the great medieval churches of England.
One of the highlights of my trip to Bath would be to climb the 212 steps to the Bath Abbey tower (it is an old and steep spiral staircase)...and down again. There were no handrails so we had to hold on to the rope, in case we feel like holding on to something while climbing, which I actually did most of the time. Anyway, it was a spectacular view of the city from the tower so the climb was worth it. We also sat by the church yard whilst watching some street performers and enjoying our gelato from the Real Italian Ice Cream Co. (a must-try when you're in Bath). Yes, it was cold but no one can stop me from eating the yummy amaretto gelato.
With all the description I made, Bath may seem an old city to those who are not interested in the history stuff but it is up-to-date in terms of shopping and entertainment. Aside from the small passageways of shops and its indoor markets, it has a new shopping centre called Southgate. Its new buildings are still Georgian-inspired but contain all the big name brands, be it high street or high end.
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| The Royal Crescent |
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