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Bath is a spectacularly beautiful city which stands on the River Avon among the hills of England West Country. The city compactness and striking architecture - Roman baths and sweeping Georgian terraces - combine to produce one of the most elegant sights in Europe. The ancient Celts, who first inhabited this area, believed that Bath hot springs were sacred, but it was the Romans who built the temple and the famous baths - now restored to their original grandeur.
London is approximately one hour and a quarter from Bath by intercity train and Bristol is about fifteen minutes away. For those seeking quieter retreats, Bath is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Cotswold to the north, the Mendips to the south-west and, just across the Severn Bridge, the Wyes Valley and the Forest of Dean. The coast at Weston-super-Mare or South Wales is also within easy reach.
However, Bath is far from a fossilized museum piece. Besides the annual Bath Festival - now recognized as one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe - there are countless other arts activities spread over the year.
Beautiful Downtown Bath has a unique mix of services, shops, and restaurants, which all cater to locals and visitors alike. Come take a walk down Front and Centre Streets, through the 19th century brick buildings and narrow streets, and feel the comfortable pace and friendly pedestrian atmosphere. Rest in the lovely Library and Waterfront Parks or walk the city streets to admire the City tree-lined avenues, graced by both humble and grand examples of classic American architecture.
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