Explore UK World Heritage Sites and Discover Roman Culture

By Moleskine Editorial Team

 

Bath – City of Bath

 

Bath is an ancient town west of London and a highly popular day-trip destination in southern England. Legend has it that around 860 BC, a prince named Bladud, who suffered from leprosy, was cured after bathing in the hot springs while herding pigs. Upon his return, he founded the city, which later became associated with healing. During the Roman invasion of Britain in the 1st century, the Romans built extensive baths around the thermal springs, as well as a temple dedicated to Sulis Minerva, the goddess of both water and wisdom. This helped shape Bath into the quintessential spa town. By the 18th century, after a visit from Queen Anne, it evolved into a fashionable spa resort.

Frontiers of the Roman Empire

 

This section of the wall is part of the Roman border defenses constructed in the provinces of Upper Germania and Raetia during the 2nd century AD. It served to separate the Roman Empire from unconquered Germanic tribes and stretched over 550 kilometers, featuring 60 forts and 900 watchtowers. Some parts still stand remarkably intact, easily resembling a theme park. The wall fell into disrepair but was rediscovered by archaeologists, with most of the unearthed relics now housed in museums. This remarkable structure reflects the organizational capability and strategic vision of the Roman Empire.

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