Completed in 1774, Pulteney Bridge is one of most recognizable structures in Bath, and is one of only a handful of bridges still standing with buildings atop.

Bath Abbey was founded in the 7th century as a monastery and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. A guided tower tour will take you to the roof and from here you will get a superb view over the city and the neighboring Roman Baths.

The visitor centre is well organised and has plenty of explanations and reconstructions for the visitor to understand how this monument came to be. Upon entry the visitor receives an audio guide which can be used at each of the numbered stations within the entire bath complex. The hot water that flow from the springs into the Great Bath are clear but the water in the bath appears green from algae within the bath. When this was originally part of the Roman bath complex the roof blocked sunlight from reaching the water thus preventing algae growth.

From this level can be accessed several excavated passages to chambers ,baths and the hypocaust (heating system) beneath street level. In effect they are a museum and some interesting artifacts that were found are on display. I never fail to be impressed by finds of everyday life such as the small, wrapped up lead sheets with curses against certain individuals inscribed upon them. These were thrown into the waters in the hope that the gods would make the curse happen.