Royal Crescent (Bath)

The Royal Crescent was designed by John Wood the Younger. It was built between 1667 and 1775 in the Neo-Palladian style. It is located in Bath, which was known as a fashionable Spa resort in the 18th century. Nowadays, it is one of the best known landmarks of the city.

The building consists of 30 town houses which form a half circle around a great lawn. The front of the building is uniform and symmetrical which evokes the idea of stability. Until today, the exterior maintained the original; the interior could be altered by the residents.

Places like the Royal Crescent are referred to as Georgian Terraces.

References

Thomas, Cheri. "The Royal Crescent in Bath." Pictures of England, http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Somerset/Bath/article/1044.

"The Royal Crescent Bath." Virtual Tour Pro, http://www.virtualtourpro.com/tours/September09/Bath-Balloons/Royal-Crescent.html

The Royal Crescent Society, Bath. http://www.royalcrescentbath.com/. Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20100509224006/http://www.royalcrescentbath.com/.