The Circus
Bath, England
Original name: King's Circus
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1754-1768 |
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Architects: |
John Wood the Elder John Wood the Younger |
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Georgian (Neoclassical) |
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Architectural model: |
Palladian style applied to the city |
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Acorn finial |
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Roman (smooth shaft) Corinthian columns |
Doric columns |
The name comes from the Latin word "circus," which means a ring, oval or circle.
Divided into three segments of equal length, the Circus is a circular space surrounded by large townhouses. Each of the curved segments faces one of the three entrances, thereby ensuring that whichever way a visitor enters there is a beautiful facade straight ahead.
