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The romans came because of the healing thermal springs in the city (84 000 pop.) at the river Avon and built fancy bathrooms and a temple. Bath lost in the 19th century, its importance. That changed in 2006 with the opening of the new spas near the ancient roman baths.
Bath Abbey Here was 973, the first English king crowned. Beautiful large windows. Abbey Square
Roman Baths Museum Tour of the facility from Roman baths and saunas, which were used between 1 and 4 century. Each day more than 1 million litres of water coming out of this termal spring. daily 9.30am-5pm, July-Aug. 10am-10pm near the Abbey, £ 10
food The Pump Room Drink tea in the magnificent surroundings and listen to the piano music. Abbey Courtyard
where to stay The Old Red House This charming house was over 100 years ago as a baker's shop built. 4 rooms 37 Newbridge Road
Stonehenge The two concentric stone circles (55 km) are the most impressive prehistoric monument in England. The stones of the inner circle were from 2500 to 1600 BC, from the 385 km distant lying Wales brought. daily 9.30am-6pm, entrance £ 5,90.
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