Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, Bath immediately attracted me. Despite taking a train from Birmingham in heavy rains, I just could not stop myself venturing in city same evening. May be the attraction of walking where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements, overpowered the chilly winter breeze.

Around Britain’s only hot spring, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water.

The extensive ruins and treasures from the spring are beautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern interpretation.

‘Meet the Romans’ costumed characters mingle with visitors every day.  Britain by itself, is a great story teller country. (No wonder, Indian history is full of those evidences) .

So when it came to hearing  the stories of those who lived and worked here 2,000 years ago, recreated using the best detective skills of Roman Baths archaeologists, I went ga ga about the oratory skills too.

Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding it is one of England’s most beautiful places to visit. It now has been declared one of the 21 most preservred sight in world.

Bath City, England