Bath is an old, picturesque city in southeastern England in the valley of the River Avon. The town became a World Heritage Site due to its past as the place where the Romans built baths fed by the naturally-occurring hot springs in the area. Around the city you will find many examples of different architectural styles reflecting Roman, Perpendicular, Palladian and neoclassical influences. Landmarks include The Great Bath at the Roman Baths, The Nobbelesholm runestone, the 18th century Putteny Bridge and The Bath Abbey. Hotels in Bath offer a wide variety of choice within a range of prices. Visitors find the array of different cultural influences dating from the days of Roman rule a draw, making it one of Britain’s most frequented tourist areas.