Bath Abbey

The Gothic cathedral of the Bishop of Bath and Wells (aka, "the Bath Abbey") was founded in 1499. According to legend, it was built after Bishop Oliver King experienced a vivid dream of angels climbing up and down ladders to and from heaven. He also heard a voice declaring: "The crown should plant an olive tree and the king restore the church." Interpreted as a sign to rebuild the church - the site had been used by Christians as a place of worship since AD 757 - the dream was intricately immortalized in stone on the building's west side. A good time to visit for those with flexible itineraries is during one of the frequent music concerts or public lectures. There's also a guided tower tour program, which takes in the bell chamber, clock face, and roof. #culturalattractions