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One of only three bridges in the world lined with shops, this exquisite 18th-century bridge is one of the most admired structures in Bath.
Pulteney Bridge is a bridge that crosses the River Avon, located in Bath, England and completed in 1773. It was designed by Robert Adam and is one of only four bridges in the world with shops across the full span on both sides

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Pulteney Bridge is one of the most beautiful buildings in Bath. It croses river Avon and it is one of only four bridges lined with shops in the world. The view of the bridge at night is magical.
The view of Pulteney Bridge with its three classical arches spanning the width of the Avon just above Pulteney Weir is synonymous with Bath. Designed in the Palladian style by Robert Adam for landowner Frances Pulteney, the bridge, built in 1769-71, is one of only three bridges in the world lined with shops. But Pulteney Bridge is unique in being 18th century, a time when buildings on bridges were being demolished as impediments to traffic. Indeed the Bath Corporation protested about this 'outdated phenomenon,' but Frances Pulteney was determined (possibly thinking of the shop rents he would collect) and the shops remain to this day. After 1936 the bridge was restored to the original plans and it is this restored bridge that enchants visitors and provides an instantly recognisable image of Bath.

Florence's Ponte Vecchio inspired this 18th-century span, one of the most famous landmarks in the city and the only work of Robert Adam in Bath. It's unique in Great Britain because shops line both sides of the bridge

Activities: shopping

Category: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing