The main event during our time in Bath was the Roman Baths complex. I also spent several hours here during my visit in Fall 2011, so please see my original post if you want more detailed information! I didn't take many photos, because most of the site is below ground or enclosed, and poorly lit. It's fascinating though- you get to see artifacts found at that site, learn about the history of the site and the lives of the people who lived here and who traveled to visit. There's remnants of tombstones, bits of architecture from the temple complex at the Baths, plus in-situ remains of different bathing rooms in the complex.
The most spectacular part is the Great Bath (above) which is open to the sky (and affords a great view of Bath Abbey next door).
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| Ceiling, entrance/ticket area of the site |
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| map of the baths complex |
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amazing video reconstructions of the ruins lying
right in front of you! |
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| Bath Abbey as seen from the Great Bath |
I just love reading your posts, Hanna! To see the physical evidence of these historical times you're studying much be fascinating! So much better than just reading about it!!!
ReplyDeleteSomeday I hope to see this ! The architecture looks amazing, and I'd especially love to see the Abbey. Do the baths have a sulphur smell at all ? I really like your last photo particularly - nice job :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday, and good luck with your exam today !
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Love, Mom
I think the video re-enactments would be really interesting - especially for those of us who have a hard time envisioning it all from the few remaining blocks!
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