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The Roman Baths ShopvsThermae Bath Spa
Both are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Roman Baths Shop ranks significantly higher than Thermae Bath Spa. The Roman Baths Shop ranks #4 in Bath with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, concierge.com and Afar Magazine.
The Roman Baths Shop
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Bath
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Concierge "One of the best-preserved Roman sites north of the Alps comprises a temple that was built over a sacred spring, plus a great bathhouse that attracted visitors from all over the Roman Empire."
Frommer's "Founded in A.D. 75 by the Romans, the baths were dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva; in their day, they were an engineering feat." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Ever since the Romans arrived in Bath, life in the city has revolved around the three geothermal springs that bubble up near the abbey." Full review
Afar Magazine "Make sure to stop by the Roman Baths to get a quick introduction to the long history of the healing waters of Bath." Full review
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Make sure to stop by the Roman Baths to get a quick introduction to the long history of the healing waters of Bath.
Afar Magazine "Within the complex of the Roman Baths, a spectacular museum with short film clips, actors, objects weave the fascinating story of what a 'bath' in the Roman times was." Full review
Thermae Bath Spa Concierge Afar Magazine
Independent
Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath Street, Bath BA2 6NH
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Concierge "Considered curative for as long as 10,000 years—nobody knows exactly when the ancient Celts discovered the springs."
Afar Magazine "Just across the way from the newly opened Gainsborough Bath Spa, a Leading Hotels of the World property, lies Thermae Bath Spa." Full review
Independent "If a visit to the baths makes you suddenly yearn for a swim, the Thermae Bath Spa offers two-hour sessions in its thermal outdoor pool, mineral baths and ice chambers"
