Bath is a beautiful city in southwest England that allows visitors a glimpse into times past. It was once frequented by those who wished to restore their health and is now visited by those who wish to remember a different time. But whatever your reason for visiting this beautiful city, here are five places that you should include in your itinerary.

Roman Baths and Pump Room

Bath gained its notoriety when it was used as a major settlement during Roman times. The Roman Baths were constructed to garner the restorative properties of the natural hot springs that rose up. You can tour the remains, all beautifully renovated, and have a luncheon complete with hot spring water to drink at the Georgian Pump Room next door. Jane Austen enthusiasts will love touring this salon that featured in several of her works. If you want to take a dip, however, you'll have to head to the nearby Thermae Bath Spa.

Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum

This is an 18th century meeting place of the fashionable elite featured prominently in Jane Austen's books. Inside the Assembly Rooms today you will find the Fashion Museum, which showcases the history of dress from Victorian to current days. You can find the Assembly Rooms in the upper town of Bath.

Theatre Royal

Opened in 1805 and completely restored in 1982, the Theatre Royal has seen the acting elite through the ages grace its stages. The theatre is comprised of three auditoriums: the Main House, the Ustinov, and the Egg. The Egg features performances for children and their families, while the Ustinov features comedy and music as well as plays.

Pulteney Bridge

This bridge that spans the River Avon is one of only four bridges in the world that is lined with shops. It was built in 1773 and has since become one of the most popular and photographed sights of Bath. After you get your photographs from a distance, be sure to cross the bridge and stop in at the shops along the way.

Bath Abbey

This architectural gem was founded in 1499 on the site of an 8th century church. It is located near the Roman Baths and is a sight to behold both from the outside and inside. Services are still held in the abbey, as well as concerts, lectures and exhibitions. Don't leave without seeing the Vaults Heritage Museum on the premises.