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Pulteney Bridge, Bath

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No ordinary stop on your tour of the region, Pulteney Bridge is one of only four bridges in the entire world designed to be lined by shops on both sides. The bridge was built in 1773 for William Pulteney, whose wife had inherited property on the other side of the Avon River, directly across from the city of Bath. Pulteney was something of a visionary, recognizing in the simple village settlement across the water a great potential for becoming a prosperous city suburb. Pulteney hired noted Scottish architect Robert Adam, who based this elegant structure on the bridges he saw and admired in Italy. Stroll across the river at dusk, and photograph the grand old bridge as the sun sets over the landscape. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Pulteney Bridge and many more Bath attractions: make an itinerary online using Klarna Trips Bath trip itinerary planner.
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  • Pulteney Bridge is one of few historic bridges lined with shops and buildings on both sides. It is scenic and adds to a very nice view at the river in this part of the city, and it is a part of the.....  more
    Pulteney Bridge is one of few historic bridges lined with shops and buildings on both sides. It is scenic and adds to a very nice view at the river in this part of the city, and it is a part of the.....  more »
  • Well photographed bridge in the city of Bath built in 1774 and a wonderful example of Georgian architecture. It is one of only 3 bridges in the world that is lined with shops. Walking across the... 
    Well photographed bridge in the city of Bath built in 1774 and a wonderful example of Georgian architecture. It is one of only 3 bridges in the world that is lined with shops. Walking across the...  more »
  • It would be my advice to you not to visit this city, it is a beautiful city, but unfortunately it is run by a council that generates in excess of £500,000 by dishing out fines when you get lost in... 
    It would be my advice to you not to visit this city, it is a beautiful city, but unfortunately it is run by a council that generates in excess of £500,000 by dishing out fines when you get lost in...  more »
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  • Beautiful place. There is really nice cafe on the bridge where can you have a coffee and a delicious cake and enjoy the view to the river. Park around is great for a walk, so you can see the bridge from different angles.
  • Lovely bridge and architecture. There's also a lovely garden situated next to bridge costing £2 for entry. You could spend some time relaxing here just people watching etc. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
  • Beautiful walk and the views are stunning! There are some boats parked along the canal too. I can only imagine how beautiful it must be in the summer. There are benches so you can sit opposite the river!
  • A wonderful walk on the river passing by this bridge. There are many shops and restaurants around. The river has a unique atmosphere every moment of the year, you can spend your time there beautifully as you will see in the photos and canoes. There is parking nearby.
  • I really like this bridge I like the design and having the shops on both sides across the bridge If you didn't know you wouldn't know you was crossing a bridge. I like how you go in a shop and when you look out the window you see the river passing right below and during the summer the tour boats passing below. A really nice place to visit when visiting bath.

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