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Bath AbbeyvsPulteney Bridge
Both Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Bath Abbey is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pulteney Bridge. Bath Abbey scores 93 with positive reviews from 8 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Bath Abbey
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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
Pulteney Bridge Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Bath BA1 1EE
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Concierge "England's answer to the Ponte Vecchio and the great Robert Adam's contribution to Bath."
Fodor's "Florence's Ponte Vecchio inspired this 18th-century span, one of the most famous landmarks in the city and the only work of Robert Adam in Bath." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hovering gracefully above the rushing waters of Pulteney Weir, this elegant bridge is one of only a handful in the world to be lined with shops." Full review
Afar Magazine "This bridge is the oldest in Bath and is lined with quaint little shops across the length of it. I loved Bath because it was so picturesque and quaint, and the people are lovely!" Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This 18C bridge, designed by Robert Adam, is lined by small shops and domed pavilions on either side." Full review
Lonely Planet "Elegant Pulteney Bridge has been spanning the River Avon since the late 18th century and continues to be a much-loved and much-photographed Bath landmark." Full review
