Fu Lei once said that this is an "exquisite and beautiful city" Elegant town - Bath
Bath is small and exquisite, with a population of only more than 100,000. The Aiwen River, which flows through several counties, slowly passes through the city center. The small town is built on both sides of the river and along the gentle hillsides, with each layer arranged in a well-proportioned manner. On the top of the mountain is the famous University of Bath. Architecture is the fashion of the city and the engraving of history. The sophistication of Bath is highlighted by its urban architecture. Although the building is old, it has a unique style and is breathtaking.
Bath’s architecture not only inherits the ancient Roman style, such as the famous Bath Cathedral in the UK (the Queen stayed here during her visit), it has tall towers, pointed tops, and stained glass windows. , the walls are covered with sculptures. Coexisting with this and more is another post-Gothic style, which is called neoclassicism in architecture. The most obvious difference between the two is in the upper frames of doors and windows. The former is pointed and round, and the latter is It is arc-shaped. This new style is unique to Britain and originated in Bath, where it remains the most complete. Ancient legends
According to ancient legends, there is a "King's Bath" here
Bath means bath in English. Legend has it that in the first century AD, when Britain was still within the territory of ancient Rome, a prince named BLADUD contracted leprosy after studying in Athens. After returning home, he was exiled to the countryside to raise sheep. Inadvertently, he found that pigs and sheep often wallowed in a mud pond with a strange smell at the foot of the mountain. So, the little prince went down to the mud pond to drive away the pigs and sheep, and from time to time he bathed in a hot spring next to the mud pond. Every time he came back from bathing, he felt very comfortable. Over time, the minerals contained in the hot spring water cured his leprosy, and his skin became smooth and smooth. Later, when he succeeded the throne and became king, he did not forget the hot spring in Bath with a strange smell, so he sent people to test the water quality of the hot spring. It was found that the hot spring water is rich in sulfur and other minerals, which is effective for certain diseases of the nervous system and skin. He ordered deep wells to be dug to pump the hot spring water up from the ground, and stored it in a huge stone pool. He built a "King's Bath" and temple in the ancient Roman style. Every year, he brought the princes and nobles to take a bath several times. . In the 16th century, the "Queen's Bath" was built next to it. To this day, next to the steaming ancient bathhouse, there is still a "throne" where the king bathed and his statue.
A panoramic view of cultural celebrities in the city of Bath
A woman who has authored many world-famous works such as "Pride and Prejudice", "Mansfield Park", "Emma", and "Persuasion" Although the writer Jane Austen was born in Hampshire, she had a deep relationship with Bath. At the end of the 18th century, she and her sister spent two long holidays in Bath, and she fell in love with this small town and became an instant hit in the famous work "Pride and Prejudice". After moving to Bath with her retired father in 1801, the very smart Jane Austen had a deep understanding of Bath's urban appearance and social life, especially the interpersonal relationships of the middle class, and completed "Persuasion" and "Northanger Abbey" one after another. . The Jane Austen Memorial Hall
The Jane Austen Memorial Hall is located on Gale Street in the city center. The streets, buildings and cityscape are still the same as they were 200 years ago. They are still as beautiful, elegant and meaningful as she described in her pen. sequence. Perhaps it is for this reason that the British BBC Film and Television Company remade the TV series "Persuasion" and "Northanger Abbey" here the year before last. The small city of Bath, with its unique sophistication, beauty and culture, attracts many more tourists from Europe and the world every year than it has residents. Urban style
The buildings in the entire city are not too high or too low, and are almost uniform; the exterior walls of the buildings are generally honey color, the roofs are stone gray, and there are neatly trimmed green trees and greenery on the streets. The lawns, coupled with the Yawen River flowing through the city, and the undulating hills, at first glance, look very similar to the Cotswolds, the British favorite country town, with a pastoral beauty. But the pastoral beauty of Bath is a bit different from the pastoral style of the Cotswolds that is completely simple and untainted with commercial atmosphere. Bath also has a bit of urban style.
Bath Street Scene
After all, it is a city! In addition to the original distinctive buildings from the medieval and 18th century Georgian times, Bath still has new buildings. However, if the city is well planned, These new buildings are always cleverly integrated into the old buildings, exuding a kind of soft harmony; there are frequent commercial activities in the city, including restaurants, bookstores, boutiques, and cinemas, but there is no rush and noise like London, where people walk The streets with sparse traffic are all relaxing and leisurely. Walking up the main road after Sally emerged, this is how Bath felt to me.
When we arrived at the circular square designed by old John Wood, I was really amazed by the classical architecture of the Georgian period: honey-colored houses with the same shape forming a semicircle looked beautiful under the sunlight. It is golden; there is a large tree in the center of the circular green lawn of the square, its green branches and leaves swaying in the breeze. Seeing such a scenery, I really had a feeling of admiration at that time: "How else can I live here?" Walking further up, the Royal Crescent, which is mentioned in all guide books, comes into view. On a large green lawn that seems to have no weeds at all, there is a complex of 30 honey-colored houses connected together. A complex of half-moon-shaped buildings, the afternoon sun shines on this building that has been converted into a hotel, and its magnificence and elegance are self-evident. This is the classical architecture created by John Wood Jr. that surpasses the circular square of his father. Groups of people were playing football on the lawn, while some were lying comfortably on the grass to enjoy the warm sunshine. Bath Abbey Church
In addition to its British-style architecture, Bath also has some slightly Italian-style buildings. Putney Bridge across the River Arwen is a prime example. Almost as soon as I got to the river bank and saw Putney Bridge, I had the illusion that I was in Florence. The appearance of this bridge, coupled with the River Arwen, was very similar to the bridge in Florence. The Old Bridge is full of gold, silver and jewelry shops. Coincidentally, there are also small shops on Putney Bridge selling all kinds of small things.
This is Bath, a blend of characteristics from different eras and a little bit of exoticism. She has the beautiful scenery of the countryside and a lazy pace, but she is not out of touch with the trend. Here, you can easily lie on the grass and have a picnic, because there are many large parks planted with beautiful flowers, plants and trees; you can also go shopping conveniently, because the shops here will not make you bored just looking at the window displays. We stayed in Bath for a short time, but every step we took, it brought me a completely different style. It was quiet, lively and elegant. This small city intertwined with an intoxicating magic. You can't help but want to stay here and enjoy all her beautiful things. Tourist Attractions Parliament Hall
The Parliament Hall was originally a synagogue. It was built in the second half of the 18th century and was destroyed during World War II. The existing Parliament Hall was a restoration of the original building after the war. The luxurious chandeliers and spacious conference rooms all reveal the glory of the year. Art Gallery
The Victoria Art Gallery was founded in 1897 and was officially opened to the public in May 1900. The collection is mostly 19th century art works and is small in scale. The paintings on the second floor range from the 15th century to the mid-20th century. There are many works by John Nash. "The Bride of Death" painted by Thomas Jones Barker is worth savoring, and there are many other sculptures to appreciate. Abbey Church
Abbey Church is located to the east of Bath Thermal Baths. It is a landmark building in Bath and the venue for the Bath International Music Festival and many other major festivals. It was the coronation place of England's first king. The Abbey Church in the city center was built in the 8th century AD and rebuilt in 1499 by Bishop Oliver at the time. It is famous for its majestic stained glass and fan-shaped ceiling. It is named "Western Light" because of its many windows. There are often street performers performing in the courtyard in front of the church, and there are also many vendors selling small goods here. On the facade of the church are stone carvings depicting Bishop Oliver's encounter with God in a dream instructing him how to build the church, and the scene of angels climbing the ladder to heaven.
When you walk into the church, you will see the eye-catching stained glass windows, which use 56 scenes in 56 pieces of glass to narrate various deeds in the life of Jesus, including many stories from the birth of Jesus to his crucifixion at the age of 33. Famous Bridge
Pulteney Bridge, the world-famous Pulteney Bridge is located on the River Avon. The surrounding environment is elegant and elegant. There are many 18th-century Georgian buildings scattered on both sides of the bridge. Stand at the bridge head and look out. The scenery on both sides of the Avon River makes you feel like you are in the water city of Venice. Pulteney Bridge was built from 1769 to 1773 and was designed and built by the famous designer Robert Adam. Today, Pulteney Bridge has become a must-visit place when traveling to Bath. In summer, you can take a boat rafting tour on the Avon River. Walking along Pulteney Street via Pulteney Bridge, you can admire the endless hills and river valleys, dotted with red-tiled green houses, which not only reminds you of the British pastoral scenery described by many writers, but also makes you leisurely and fascinated. Pulteney Bridge Museum
Bathhouse Museum
Bath's iconic landscape preserves many exquisite thermal baths built during the Roman Empire. There is a large bath 6 meters below the ground. , the hot springs of the King's Bath, as well as the ruins of the temple, the statue of Minerva, the wishing pool and various ritual artifacts, are of high ornamental value. When the Roman Empire ruled Britain, the Romans built many large bathhouses with saunas and swimming pools in Bath. They also designated this place as the territory of Menola, the goddess of water and wisdom, and built gorgeous palaces. As time went by, most of these buildings were buried underground. It was not until the end of the 19th century that Britain reawakened these ancient monuments sleeping underground. The large bath located in the center of the museum is an open-air bath that was only discovered in the 1870s. The steps and stone base beside the large bath are all relics from the Roman era. The water temperature is maintained at about 46.5 degrees Celsius. The statues on the platform were built in the 19th century. Memorials to Caesar and others. Roman Baths Museum
Costume Museum
The Costume Museum located in the city center displays various costumes and jewelry from the 16th century to modern times. The most interesting one is the display of skirts from ancient times to the present. The changes and development of the sculptures and the symbolism of the patterns will interest even the men who visit. Circular Square
Many of Bath’s ancient and spectacular buildings were built by John Wood and his sons. When his father, John Wood Sr., designed the city planning of Bath in the 18th century, he built a circular square symbolizing the sun. A square square and a Royal Crescent building symbolizing the moon are connected by Brook Street. Since then, this form of arranging street houses in a circular or crescent-shaped square has become a trend, which is very important to London and Edinburgh, Scotland. have had a great impact on urban planning.
There are 528 different emblems and sculptures related to art and science in the Circular Square, which are distributed on the street houses and stone pillars that stretch along the entire circular square. These are all by John Wooden. Designed by himself and completed by his son in 1754. These ideas and shapes are all reminiscent of the prehistoric rounded boulders in Salzburg, a suburb of Bath. Perhaps Wood's inspiration came from this. For this reason, he is regarded as a master of Symbolist art in the 18th century. His works have also become classics in the history of architecture. The Royal Crescent Building
The Royal Crescent Building is the most magnificent large-scale ancient building complex in Bath. It was built between 1767 and 1775. It consists of 30 connected buildings and is decorated in Italian style.* **There are 114 columns. The roads and houses in the Royal Crescent are arranged in a crescent arc. The graceful curves are intoxicating and show the elegant and aristocratic style. It is known as the most noble street in Britain. No. 1 Crescent Building is a museum with many precious cultural relics, portraits, etc. on display. There is also a part of the Royal Crescent Hotel, which is one of the most high-end star hotels in the area. Royal Crescent Bath Baths
Bath is world-renowned for its unique hot spring baths. There is an ancient story about the origin of Bath Hot Springs. A long time ago, when King Lear's father, Bradud, was still a prince, he was unfortunately infected with leprosy and was expelled to this land. Forced to make a living, the prince had to make a living by raising pigs.
Pigs like to eat acorns. One day, the greedy pigs saw a pond full of acorns and rushed in. The prince had to go down to the pond and drive the pigs ashore. It was so hot in the pond that the prince was out of breath when he stepped ashore, but he suddenly found that leprosy was cured without treatment. The prince was very happy and renovated the pond into a hot spring bath. After he ascended the throne and became king, he built a city named after himself here - Bladud. Bath Architecture
In the 1st century AD, the Romans who invaded Britain took a fancy to the beautiful and pleasant hot springs here and named the place "Bath" (Bath, that is, "bath"). Many luxurious baths were built everywhere. Most of the existing intact ancient Roman hot spring baths are located in the Roman Imperial Bath Museum in the city center. They are regarded as symbols of the city. Bath has also become a world-famous hot spring resort. Scenery of Bath
The procedure for soaking in the Roman Baths is to first go to the sports and games room to relax your body, then go to the sauna or Turkish bath, and finally soak in the cold pool. Before the 2nd century AD, mixed bathing between men and women was quite common in public bathhouses. However, King Hadrian later banned it, so some bathhouses separated men's and women's bathing time, and some built additional baths so that men and women could bathe at the same time. Bathing in different baths.
Someone once asked the Roman king why he had to take a bath every day. The king reluctantly replied: "Because I am too busy, so I can't take a bath twice a day!" It can be seen that bathing is the key to taking a bath. Romans' favorite daily activities were as common as social activities. The bathhouse was also an important place for social activities for the Romans. The social status of a person can be seen from the quality of the spices and oil used when taking a bath, as well as the number of followers. Many business deals were decided in bathhouses, which were also an excellent place for philosophers to exchange opinions and discuss matters. The ancient Roman hot spring baths in Bath are still a key local tourism project. Almost all hotels have antique Roman hot spring baths, allowing visitors to experience the luxury and comfort of ancient Roman nobles. Transportation Guide External Transportation
1. Train: Bath is located in southwest England, about 100 miles away from London. The London-Bath railway line is located on the London-Bristol Port railway line. The Sri Lankan special line trains operate from 7:15 to 21:30 in the morning, with an average departure every half hour. It takes about 1.5 hours to take the train from London Paddington Station to Bath Spa Station. Tickets cost 10-50 pounds. Varies (mainly depends on the departure time, generally the price will be higher during peak hours).
2. Highway: There are many shuttle buses from London Victoria Coach Station (Victoria) to Bath Bus Terminal, one every 2 hours on average, one way takes about 3 to 3.5 hours, and the one-way fare is 20 pounds. , 30 pounds round trip. Internal transportation
1. Bus: Bath Bus Terminal is located in Dorchester St. adjacent to Hot Spring Railway Station. Both the Bus Terminal and the Bath Tourist Information Center sell city sightseeing bus tickets. You can take sightseeing buses at will throughout the day ( CitySightseeing) to visit all the major attractions in Bath. Cost: Adults 7.5 pounds, students 6.5 pounds, children under 5 years old free, family ticket (2 adults 2 children) 20 pounds.
2. Taxi: There are generally two main places to take a taxi in Bath, one is the Hot Spring Railway Station, and the other is the street behind the Abbey Cathedral. In fact, you basically don’t need to take a taxi when traveling in Bath, you can just walk or take a tour bus. If you want to go to the surrounding countryside or the airport (Bristol), the fare is generally 30-50 pounds. Introduction to the University of Bath
Although the University of Bath only received a royal charter allowing its establishment in 1996, its history can be traced back to 1856. The University of Bath is now an internationally recognized first-class university and specializes in teaching architecture, education, engineering, management, modern languages, computer science, statistics, European studies, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, pharmacy, and social sciences and exercise science.
In the 2008 Research Assessment of British Universities (RAE 2008) hosted by ***, the University of Bath ranked 18th in the UK. In the lists published by various authoritative institutions in the UK for many years, the University of Bath is generally considered to be the top 10 top British universities in the UK. It has a very high reputation in the UK and Europe.
The school consists of the School of Engineering and Design, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Science, and the School of Management, each of which provides university, research and research courses. The School of Management of the University of Bath ranks 14th in the UK and 50th in Europe in the Financial Times' 2013 European Business School Rankings. It ranks 62nd in Europe on average in the past three years and is recognized as one of the best business schools in the UK. one. Facilities
The campus’s shops, cafeterias, lecture halls, laboratories, and student dormitories are all surrounded by the pedestrian area. The university library and learning center are the only academic libraries in the UK that are open all day long. The school has There are 1,600 networked computers for student use, most of which are connected to the campus-wide Internet. There are free first-class sports and leisure facilities on the two-hundred-acre campus, including Olympic-standard swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, jai alai courts and multi-functional stadiums. Benefits
The university provides international students with a strong support and information network, and student advisors, tutors, clergy, medical centers, English centers and international offices work closely to meet the needs of international students. The school guarantees that international students will be provided with single rooms in school dormitories or residences in Bath during their studies. The accommodation office staff will assist students in finding a suitable family to live in the city. The student activity center is very active*** with more than 100 clubs and societies, and the International Student Association provides a good opportunity to meet other international students and participate in social activities. Location
Bath is a "World Heritage City" recognized by UNESCO. The school is located on the outskirts of the city. London is 170 kilometers east of Bath, an 80-minute train ride away. Accessible, it takes two and a half hours by bus or train to Heathrow Airport. Others
The school offers English and study skills courses throughout the year and before the summer semester, and there are also part-time language courses during the school year. The school has some undergraduate accommodation scholarships, which cover one year's accommodation fees, and some postgraduate scholarships. For details, please contact the Admissions Review Office. Entertainment and Leisure Theater
Bath has three large theaters, the most famous of which is the Royal Theater in the city center, founded in 1805, and the Ustinov Studio (located in Monmouth St.), which is famous for its bold and open performances. ), and another Rondo Theater is one of the venues for the Bath Film Festival. Cruising
Bath and Bristol are the most famous hot air balloon cruising cities in the UK. There are many alpine valleys here that provide good balloon launch sites, and they are the most popular local excursions. Hot spring bathing
When you come to Bath, you must enjoy the most famous hot spring bathing in the world. The exquisite baths from the ancient Roman era have become a Roman bath museum for viewing only and cannot be enjoyed by tourists, but Bath has many Hotels or entertainment centers are equipped with antique-style hot spring bathing places, which provide people with excellent leisure places with their natural and healthy hot springs and comfortable and complete equipment. Leisure Bar
1. AllBarOne.
2. PoNaNa.
3. Babylon Nightclub. Specialty Restaurant Tea Restaurant
It used to be a pump house that supplied mineral water, and later developed into a tea restaurant. Here you can enjoy live piano and violin performances while tasting various types of coffee with clear water quality, sweetness and pleasantness. Black tea, noble taste, first-class environment. Famous Restaurant
Sallylou’s Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Bath. It was built in 1482. Here you can taste delicious French bread, freshly baked and eaten, and you can also visit the kitchen in the basement. Museums and ruins of medieval Roman architecture.
Special recommendation: Sally’s buns, nearly 20 centimeters in diameter, can be added with different flavors of jam, bacon, salad, tomatoes and other ingredients. For 300 years, the buns here have been Bath’s most famous of gourmet food. Famous Hotel
Bath Boatman Hotel is an old hotel founded in 1833. It is located on the banks of the Avon River. It has an elegant environment and convenient transportation. It is the most popular high-end hotel in Bath. Open all day on Monday; Tuesday to Saturday 12:00~14:00, 18:00~21:30; Sunday 12:00~14:00 (no dinner); open as usual on holidays.
Moonlight Restaurant: Opening hours: 11:00~14:00, 17:30~22:30. Accommodation Guide
Royal Crescent Hotel: The main body of the hotel is an 18th-century Georgian building. It is part of the famous Royal Crescent. It is surrounded by many historical sites and tourist attractions. It is a Bath-level hotel. The highest star hotel.
Bath Hot Spring Hotel, Chesterfield Hotel, No. 93 Inn, Bath Youth Hostel: *** has 125 beds. The hotel is located on the hill on the edge of the city. It can be reached by bus in the city. Take minibus No. 18 outside the John Hall Tool store opposite the station (a 15-minute walk from the museum) and get off at the door of the hostel. Travel Notes
The Bath Tourism Information Center is located in the city center and provides tourists with detailed travel information consultation services, including attraction introduction, transportation consultation, hotel reservations, etc. The Information Center provides a free guided tour service at 10:30 am and 14:00 pm every day to explain Bath's main tourist attractions and historical anecdotes to tourists. In addition, the center also provides a free journal "ThisMonthinBath", which introduces tourists to Bath's current seasonal tourist attractions, festivals and theater shows. Shopping Guide
Town Hall Market
This market has become the most popular shopping place for local residents since more than 700 years ago. It is located in a beautiful building built in 1284. There are many stalls selling various gifts, toys, furniture and food.
Podium Shopping Center
One of the largest shopping centers in Bath, there are more than 500 parking spaces, many branches of international shopping mall chains, supermarkets and tourist souvenir shops abound. Yes, there are also many specialty restaurants and bars.
Bright Street Antique Market
This is a paradise for antique lovers, with more than 160 shops including ceramics, clocks, jewelry, blankets, oil paintings, embroidery, silver jewelry, etc. Festival Introduction Puppet Show Festival
Every year from March 25th to April 2nd, Bath will hold a large-scale International Puppet Show Festival, with large-scale puppet art performances and parades, which is very lively. Music Festival
The Bath International Music Festival, held from the end of May to the beginning of June every year, is one of the most famous music festivals in the world. The main event venue is the local AbbyChurch. The music festival started in 1949 and has been held for more than 50 times. Great artists such as violinist Manuin and ballet star Nureyev have participated in this event. During the festival, you can not only enjoy the most exciting art performances in the world, but also watch the grand fireworks parade and lively street carnivals. Film Festival
It is held in mid-to-late October every year and has been successfully held for 14 times so far. The film festival recommends outstanding films, directors and actors through the screening of excellent world films. It is a large-scale local literary and artistic event.