We visited the Roman Baths while in Bath, England, for our
oldest child’s graduation, and gazed upon 2,000 years of history. We also gazed
upon a few naked Romans! But Bob was upset that they wouldn’t let him soak in
the medicinal water. The Roman Baths are one of the finest historic sites in
Northern Europe, according to the Baths’ website,
romanbaths.co.uk/.
“Once the site of one of the great religious spas of the
ancient world, the people of Roman Britain came to the site to worship the goddess
Sulis Minerva and bathe in the waters of the natural thermal springs, which
still flow with hot water today,” says the website. “Today visitors can explore
the Roman Baths complex, walk on the original Roman pavements and see the ruins
of the Temple of Sulis Minerva.
"The museum collection, located next to the bathing complex,
includes a gilt bronze head of the Goddess Sulis Minerva, and other Roman
artifacts.”
The cost per person was about $23, and you buy your tickets
in advance for a timed entry.
Enjoy Bob’s irreverent take on this ancient site!
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