Museum of Bath ArchitecturevsBath Abbey
Both are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Bath Abbey ranks significantly better than Museum of Bath Architecture. Bath Abbey ranks #1 in Bath with accolades from 8 sources like Michelin Guide, Concierge and Frommer's.
Museum of Bath Architecture
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Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, The Vineyards, Bath BA1 5NA
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Frommer's "The city's Georgian and Regency architecture and interiors are the subject of this museum." Full review
Fodor's "This absorbing museum in the Georgian Gothic-style Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel is an essential stop on any exploration of Bath." Full review
The Telegraph "This is the best place in Bath to learn about the city's Georgian architecture." Full review
Bath Abbey
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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
