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One of the top ten landmarks in the UK is right here in Somerset, according to TripAdvisor.

The booking site names Bath ’s Roman Baths as seventh in the Travellers’ Choice Awards for Landmarks.

The well-preserved ancient bathing spa is one of just four landmarks outside London on the list, alongside Liverpool’s The Cavern Club, and Edinburgh’s Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Castle.

A UNESCO-listed landmark, the Roman Baths even placed higher than Buckingham Palace, which came ninth on the list.

(Image: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

David James, chief executive of Visit Bath, was delighted that the Bath landmark had been recognised.

He said: “The Roman Baths is one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world and one of the finest historic sites in Europe.

“Wandering around the atmospheric Great Bath as the steam rises above the spa water is one of the most remarkable experiences you can enjoy in our city.”

According to the list, the Tower of London is the best landmark in the UK.

The awards are decided based on millions of reviews and opinions left on the TripAdvisor website.

The quantity and quality of reviews gathered over 12 months were taken into account and the winners were determined using an algorithm.

(Image: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

The list in full

Tower of London, London Tower Bridge, London Big Ben, London Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Westminster Abbey, London The Roman Baths, Bath The Cavern Club, Liverpool Buckingham Palace, London St Paul’s Cathedral, London

The best way to enjoy the Roman Baths

According to TripAdvisor, one of the best ways to see the Roman Baths is on a walking tour of the city from Footprints Tours.

Starting off in central Bath, the tour shows off the city’s Georgian architecture as well as the Roman Baths for £24.99.

There are other options listed on the website, including a “hop-on hop-off” bus tour from £15.



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