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The Roman Baths

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  1. 1Orientation

    At the very heart of the city of Bath lies its namesake and its oldest attraction: the Roman Baths. This complex is one of the most significant and best-preserved Roman sites in Northern Europe, and a cornerstone of our 3-day…

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  2. 2The Sacred Spring and the Temple of Sulis Minerva

    The Sacred Spring is the spiritual core of the complex. This is where the hot water rises, and it was considered a thin place where the world of the living met the world of the gods. …

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  3. 3The Great Bath and Roman Leisure Culture

    Stepping out onto the terrace overlooking the Great Bath, one is struck by the scale of Roman ambition. The bath itself is 1.6 meters deep and lined with 45 sheets of lead. …

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  4. 4Closing

    Our visit to the Roman Baths has taken us deep into the history of the West Country. We have seen how the natural wonder of the hot springs was transformed into a sophisticated temple and social center by the Romans. …

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What is The Roman Baths?

The Roman Baths is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.3809, -2.3598
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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