Bath

Bath, officially the Royal City of Bath, is the capital city of the United Kingdom of Wessex and Cornwall. It is situated 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol. The population, as of 2013, is 83,992.

The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") by the Romans sometime in the AD 60s about 20 years after they had arrived in Britain, although oral tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Later, Bath became a Spa town, in the Georgian Era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.

Much of Bath is a World Heritage Site, and has been since 1982. Bath became the capital city of Wessex in 1972, and later the United Kingdom of Wessex and Cornwall in 1985. The city has a variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting venues, which have helped to make it a major centre for tourism, with over one million staying visitors and 3.8 million day visitors to the city each year. Aswell as being a cultural, centre, Bath is also known for its education, with two Universities, two Sixth Forms, and several State and Private Schools, msot notably, Bath University, Bath Spa University, and the Royal Secondary School.

Landmarks

 * Bath Cathedral: 
 * Bath Guildhall: 
 * National Gallery and Museum: 
 * National Memorial: 
 * Palace of Justice: 
 * Palace of Victoria (Houses of Parliament):
 * Pulteney Bridge: 
 * Roman Baths: 
 * Rosewarne House: 

Gardens and Parks

 * National Gardens: 
 * Parade Gardens:
 * Royal Gardens:
 * Royal Victoria Park: