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The Roman BathsvsThe Circus
The Roman Baths and The Circus are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Roman Baths ranks significantly better than The Circus. The Roman Baths is ranked #2 in Bath with recommendations from 4 publications such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Roman Baths
Fodor's
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Frommer's
Stall Street, Bath BA1 1LZ
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Fodor's "Hot springs have drawn people here since prehistoric times, so it's...appropriate to begin an exploration of Bath at this excellent museum on the site of the ancient city's primary "watering hole."" Full review
Frommer's "Visitors stand on a viewing platform overlooking the large pool where legionnaires once soaked in waters that continue to bubble forth at 116°F (47°C), at the rate of about 240,000 gallons a day." Full review
Afar Magazine "The museum is very comprehensive and seeing the baths themselves was like taking a step back in time - especially with the help of the actor dressed as a Roman merchant!" Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The site, now protected by an elegant Victorian building, allows visitors not only to see the baths but also to learn about the ancient city through exhibited archaeological finds." Full review
Afar Magazine "I live in London and decided to visit Bath during the Bank Holiday Weekend. I wasn’t disappointed! It’s a very beautiful city in Somerset, particularly famous because of its Roman..." Full review
Frommer's "The Victorians mounted a proud colonnade around the excavation, and water has long been drawn in the adjoining Pump Room" Full review
The Circus Fodor's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
North of Queen Square, Bath BA1 1EE
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Fodor's "John Wood designed the masterful Circus, a circle of curving, perfectly proportioned Georgian houses interrupted just three times for intersecting streets." Full review
Lonely Planet "Arranged over three equal terraces, the 33 mansions overlook a garden populated by plane trees. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The houses are built of pale Bath stone and decorated with coupled columns; they have three storeys rising to a frieze and acorn-topped balustrade." Full review
