Bath, England: Neoclassical Royal Crescent and Circus

Published: Oct. 20, 2010, 3 p.m.

b'Bath has long been famous for its hot springs, and it was a popular spa town for the ancient Romans. When revitalized in the 18th century, local architects were inspired by the Italian architect Andrea Palladio to build a "new Rome." Bath\'s Royal Crescent and Circus are fine examples of this neoclassic style. For more information on the Rick Steves\' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com.'