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'''Bath''' is an ancient and beautiful city in the South West of [[England]].
 
'''Bath''' is an ancient and beautiful city in the South West of [[England]].
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It was originally a [[Roman]] settlement, famous for its natural [[hot springs]]. In Georgian times it was again a popular [[spa resort]], and it is from this period that much of its distinctive architecture dates - the unique yellowish hue of the local limestone permeates almost all its buildings and gives the city an unusually homogeneous appearance.
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It was originally a [[Roman]] settlement known as Aquae Sulis, famous for its natural [[hot springs]]. In Georgian times it was again a popular [[spa resort]], and it is from this period that much of its distinctive architecture dates - the unique yellowish hue of the local limestone permeates almost all its buildings and gives the city an unusually homogeneous appearance.
    
Today it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in England.
 
Today it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in England.
    
[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]
 
[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]
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