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Best Landmarks in Bath

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Although it has been the seat of the Dukes of Beaufort since the 17th Century, it is since 1949 that Badminton House has gained real fame, as this was when the annual Badminton Horse Trials started being held here. This three-day event is held in the park of the country house, and has become one of the main attractions of the small village of Badminton. It is one of the biggest equestrian events anywhere in the world. The house is not open for public visits, but has many facilities for private events. This historic venue also makes the perfect setting for weddings.

The unassuming Grade II listed building amidst the World Heritage Site's glory was built back in 1750. Steeped in a history that spans over two centuries, take a guided tour of the establishment to get a glimpse of 18th Century Bath. The Old Orchard Street Theatre was the pioneering Theatre Royal outside the British capital. The celebrated actress Sarah Siddons graced the stage at the Masonic Hall. Visit the former burial site of French elite and soak in the serenity of the Catholic Chapel, a site once used to ordain Bishops. Browse through Masonic art and quintessential Georgian architecture. The hall continues to be the venue for numerous cultural and social events.

Nestled amidst a verdant landscape, the Longleat House is a historic attraction. The English stately home is also the seat of the Marquesses of Bath. Boasting of exemplary Elizabethan architecture, the home is a treasure trove of priceless paintings, valuable antiques and unique family mementos. Take a leisurely stroll through the house to admire the ornate ceilings, palatial corridors and grand rooms. Bibliophiles are sure to be fascinated by the Red Library, home to one of Europe’s largest private collections of books. Steeped in history and royalty, the Longleat House perfectly captures the historic English experience.

This extravagant ancient bath complex is an excellent example of Ancient Roman spa architecture dating back as far as 43CE. Built around three hot springs that steam and bubble at a constant 46 degrees centigrade (115 degrees fahrenheit), the baths offer insight into the daily life of the Romans. A Sacred Spring feeds the Great Bath and the complex opens out into a series of changing rooms and baths to either side of the central bath. As per tradition, there is also a cold plunge pool for bathers to cool off after a hot sauna. The complex also features a temple devoted to Sulis Minerva, the Celtic goddess of healing and fertility that the Romans worshipped as Minerva Medica. Exhibits and Roman artifacts include a famous stone relief of the Gorgon's Head, mosaics, stone coffins, and a gilded head from a statue of Sulis Minerva.

Built in the 18th Century, this World Heritage Site is a landmark attraction in Bath. Overlooking the city center, Lansdown crescent is a architectural marvel that constitutes around 20 houses inside. The original design was by architect John Palmer and a few others also take credit in completing the work on this building. The green field in front with grazing sheep gives this Georgian charmer more flair. Call ahead for details.

Britain's only natural thermal spa, Thermae Bath Spa offers you warm, natural mineral-rich waters to soak the chill away. To soothe your mind and body, the spa offers a wide range of treatments. You can even book for the different spa sessions like the New Royal Bath or the Cross Bath. The spa uses water from natural springs which lie beneath the city of Bath. Heated, mineral-rich water flows from these natural springs everyday. One can also try the Minerva Bath, open-air roof top pool, aroma steam rooms and waterfall shower. Top off the bath with a nice healthy bite at Springs Cafe & Restaurant.

The University of Bath is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the country which attracts students from across the world. Located less than a mile from the heart of the old town, the surroundings are peaceful and conducive to an all-round development which fuses academics with sports, art and on-the-job training. Students graduating from here have always attracted the best employers who seek employees with a quality education. Check the website for more details on courses available.

William Beckford was a scholar, an eccentric, and a very wealthy man who could afford to indulge his enthusiasms. In 1827, he had this 36 meter (120 feet) Tower built to use as a banqueting house, library and study for his collection of rare books and art and as a retreat. The Tower is a Grade I listed building, and visitors can climb the spiral staircase to the Belvedere at the top to admire the panoramic view over the city and beyond. The first floor of the building below houses the museum of prints, architectural models, furniture and objects that illustrate Beckford's life and interests.

Somerset Place, designed by John Eveleigh, is a true spectacle of Georgian architecture in Bath. The construction of the building was completed in the early 19th Century and the crescent was seriously damaged during World War II. Somerset Place was used as a student accommodation of Bath Spa University until 2006. With its majestic appeal, this mansion truly warrants a visit from architecturally-inclined minds.

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