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Curved Georgian townhouses of The Circus around a ring of plane trees

Attractions · Architecture

The Circus

A perfect ring of grand townhouses inspired by the Colosseum, decorated with hundreds of mysterious carved symbols.

Address
The Circus, Bath BA1 2EW
Adult entry from
Free
Always open
Public street
Architect
John Wood the Elder
Built
1754–1768

Begun by John Wood the Elder, The Circus is divided into three equal segments around a circular green. Look up at the frieze: there are over 500 carved emblems, from serpents to musical instruments.

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