Visiting Roman Baths or Aquae Sulis - the Roman name for Bath

Salve! ( That's Hello in Latin)
Inside the Roman Baths
The Roman Temple of Bath
The temple is the one of the 2 classical temples known from Roman Britain. The temple was built to house the cult statue of the goddess Sulis Minerva, the gilt-bronze head of this statue is on display in the museum.

The great ornamental pediment from the temple has been re-erected in the museum and carries an image of a bearded face carved in local Bath stone. It is the Gorgon’s head, a symbol of Minerva that also resembles other water gods like Oceanus and Neptune. Its sun-like appearance may represent the heat of the sacred spring.The Gorgon is encircled by surrounded by wreaths of leaves and surrounded by winged victories. The owl and the helmet at the bottom of the pediment symbolize Minerva's responsibility for wisdom and war.
The museum at the Roman Bath has an outstanding collection of international significance.

This stone head of a lady dates back to the the 1st Century AD and was recovered from a tomb. Note the hairstyle that was very popular during that time.

Bath - Roman Baths

The Roman Baths in Bath in Somerset, UK is a major tourist attraction and were constructed by the Romans when they came to Britain in 43 AD. This is Britain's only natural hot spring,
This hot water spring which brought over one million litres of hot water to the surface every day was found by the Romans as they advanced west into England. They built a reservoir, baths and a temple. Soon a town grew around this complex. These springs were considered sacred by the Romans and an alter was built so that animals could be sacrificed to the Gods.

View from the terrace overlooking the Great Bath
The terrace is lined with statues of Roman Governors of Britain, Emperors and Milatary leaders . The statues date to 1894, as they were carved in advance of the grand opening of the Roman Baths in 1897 View of the main bath
The statue of Prince Bladud , the legendary founder of Bath has presided over the Kings Bath since the 17th century.

Bath - Bath Abbey

At the heart of the city of Bath, stands the Bath Abbey - founded in 1499. During the last 10 centuries, three churches have stood on the site where the present church is. The Bath Abbey is an architectural beauty and is the last in a series of monastic churches built in England.

Street in front of the Abbey
Impressive and beautiful front of the Bath Abbey
Ranjila, Anita and Utsav in the streets of Bath
View of the Bath Abbey from the Roman Baths