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Royal Crescent (Bath)

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The Royal Crescent was designed by John Wood the Younger. It was built between 1667- 1775 and belongs to the Neo- Palladian architecture. 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 circus 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


http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/Somerset/Bath/article/1044

http://www.virtualtourpro.com/tours/September09/Bath-Balloons/Royal-Crescent.html

http://www.royalcrescentbath.com/