St Michael's Church in Bath

The Church of St. Michael in Bath is best known for its impressive south tower with a pointed spire. Her silhouette became a magnificent example of Gothic style in the Victorian reading.

The first mention of a church located near an ancient Roman road dates back to 1180. It is assumed that such a strange place for the temple - outside the city walls - was chosen for Michael, as the heavenly patron, to guard the city from the north gate. The current temple is the fourth in a row, the previous ruined time and endless religious strife.

Its construction began on April 21, 1835, according to the sketches of the chief city architect George Manner. On January 4, 1837, the church was solemnly consecrated. Due to the dense urban development, the creators failed to arrange the building according to the church canons. It does not look towards Jerusalem, but from south to north. At the time of the opening of the church, the need for it was so great that these “little things” closed their eyes. For a long time, the temple played a huge role in the life of the city, saving its inhabitants not only spiritually, but also physically - during the Second World War, a bomb shelter was organized in its basements.

Today, the interior of the church has been completely transformed. Benches are made to make the space flexible and convenient for events of any kind. The galleries and the central entrance were restored, an elevator was installed, a cafe was opened. On days when there is no service, the hall can be rented for gala evenings and informal meetings.