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Bath, United Kingdom
Bath is one of England's most beautiful cities and a pure pleasure to walk. The Romans built a bathing complex here around the natural hot springs 2,000 years ago, and the remarkably preserved Roman Baths remain the star attraction. Above them, the Georgian city is an architectural triumph — the Royal Crescent, a sweeping arc of 30 terraced houses, and the Circus, a circular arrangement inspired by the Colosseum, are among England's finest urban set pieces. Pulteney Bridge, lined with shops like Florence's Ponte Vecchio, crosses the River Avon. The Thermae Bath Spa offers the chance to swim in naturally heated water on a rooftop with city views. Jane Austen lived here, and the city retains the Regency-era elegance she wrote about.
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Bath is built on hills — wear comfortable shoes and plan routes that go uphill first to the Royal Crescent, then descend back to the river level.
April through October offers the best weather for admiring Bath's golden stone in sunlight, with the Bath Festival in May bringing music and literary events.