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Bath AbbeyvsAssembly Rooms
Both are recommended by experts. Overall, Bath Abbey ranks significantly better than Assembly Rooms. Bath Abbey has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 8 sources including Afar Magazine, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Bath Abbey
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Frommer's
13 Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1LT
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Concierge "A church has stood on this plot of land next to the Roman Baths since the eighth century, though the current exterior dates from the 15th century."
Fodor's "Dominating Bath's center, this 15th-century edifice of golden, glowing stone has a splendid west front, with carved figures of angels ascending ladders on either side." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Looming above the centre of the city, Bath's huge abbey church was built between 1499 and 1616, making it the last great medieval church raised in England." Full review
Afar Magazine "The view from Bath Abbey's tower roof is among the most picturesque in Europe and offers a unique glimpse at this charming English city. " Full review
Afar Magazine "For me, this epitomizes Bath and country England: pale blue skies mottled by clouds, buildings bathed in gold sunlight, old cathedrals, and of course, iconic red double-decker buses." Full review
Afar Magazine " I enjoyed the lighter stained glass here so much and was pleased to learn they are referred to as "lanterns" because of the amount of clear glass included in the designs." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The abbey, built on the ruins of an 8C church, was begun in 1499." Full review
The Telegraph "It is one of the last ecclesiastical buildings in England constructed in the Perpendicular style...highlights inside include the fan-vaulted ceiling and hundreds of memorials on the walls and floor." Full review
Frommer's "Built on the site of a much larger Norman cathedral, the present-day abbey is a fine example of the late Perpendicular style." Full review
Assembly Rooms Michelin Guide Frommer's Lonely Planet
Bennett St., Bath BA1 2QH
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Michelin Guide 1 Star
"These elegant rooms were built in 1769-1771 for the evening assemblies where people used to dance, play cards and drink tea." Full review
Frommer's "If the Assembly Rooms are not being used for a private function (they often are), you can stroll through the four elegant rooms that were the center of 18th-century Bath’s social life at a time when balls, card-playing, and gossip ranked high among life’s priorities" Full review
Lonely Planet "When they opened in 1771, the city's glorious Assembly Rooms were where fashionable Bath socialites gathered to waltz, play cards and listen to the latest chamber music." Full review
