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The most famous attraction in Bath has to be The Roman Baths, located in the very heart of the city.
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Audiobook in hand, the tour begins at street level looking down on The Great Bath with the Abbey and other buildings towering above.
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Impressive Roman statues surround the courtyard, looking down on the bathers below.
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The tour then takes you into the museum where you can learn about the Baths and see hundreds of Roman relics which have been discovered on the site.
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My favourite was a pipe which had been carved out of stone to look like a dog.
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There were hundreds of old coins which had been tossed into the water for luck.
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And if you'd like some luck for yourself, there's a well that you can toss a coin into.
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You can follow the path of the hot springs underground through the complex.
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You exit the museum into the courtyard of The Great Bath where actors in traditional Roman costumes sit around the spring chatting and making traditional crafts.
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As well as The Roman Bath House, you can also visit the Roman Temple and Sacred Spring.
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There's an interesting statue of King Bladud above the King's Bath.
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Before you leave, make sure to try a cup of spa water. It comes out warm, fresh from the spring.
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