Palladian Bridge in Prior Park, Bath

There are four almost identical surviving Palladian bridges of this size, designed by the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). Three in England and one in Russia.

The Palladian Bridge at Prior Park in Bath was built in 1755 for Ralph Allen, and copied from the one at Wilton House near Salisbury (built 1735-37). This was the last of three of its kind built in England.
Grade 1 Listed since 1950.

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Pam J ^club

Incredible shot Neil !

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you, Pam. It is a nice quiet corner of England, yet only a ten mins walk from the centre of Bath.

8 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Excellent- you couldn't have caught the reflection any better! I've only seen the one in Stourhead which is quite different.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Gudrun ^club

That's kind, Gudrun. Many thanks.
Yes, the Stourhead one is nothing like this, neither is the mini one at Hagley Hall in Worcestershire.
I plan to follow up with images of the other three ;-)

8 years ago.

Polyrus

Thank you, Ruth. They are all basically a folly of 'not so' idle rich.

8 years ago.

Gary Schotel ^club

Beautiful bridge, amazing photo as well.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Gary Schotel ^club

Thank you, Gary. I was well assisted by the abnormally good weather!

8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

This beautiful bridge looks great in the sunshine Neil.............and the conditions were perfect for creating those reflections, which you have captured perfectly..!!

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Yes Keith, it was all set up for me to point n'shoot. I did a little post editing, ....but not a lot!
Thanks for dropping by.

8 years ago.

Roger Dodger

Looking great and a nice reflection to add to the view.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Roger Dodger

Thank you, Roger. It was well worth the nominal entrance fee to this NT park.

8 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Terrific shot of a beautiful bridge love the wonderful reflections,

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

I appreciate your positive comment, Roger. Not so far from your home-base I understand ;-)

8 years ago.

* Didier 85 *

Très beaux reflets !!!

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to * Didier 85 *

Je vous remercie pour votre aimable commentaire et le lien, Didier.

8 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding capture and reflection!

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8 years ago.

Polyrus

Thank you for your visit and ace comment.

8 years ago.

cammino ^club

Wonderful reflections!

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to cammino ^club

Many thanks, cammino

8 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Stunning shot Brilliant mirror reflections Well done Phil Regards Tess.

8 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Back to say
Congratulations on Explore Frontpage & What's Hot. Well deserved for this image. Regards Tess.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thank you for your visits and kind comments, Tess.

8 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

Oh this is so beautiful Neil. What a lovely place. The bridge is wonderful and I love those reflections

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thank you, Carol. Me thinks you would enjoy a visit too.
It's so close to the centre of Bath, but getting in and out of the park is a physical challenge.

8 years ago.

Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… ^club

What they all said above.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… ^club

I'll take that as a positive ;-)
Many thanks.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club

A very beautiful capture!

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Valfal ^club

Many thanks, Val.

8 years ago.

Erika Akire

...perfect seen...

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Erika Akire

Many thanks, Erika!

8 years ago.

menonfire ^club

Eine einzigartige Brücke und diese wunderbare Spiegelung !

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to menonfire ^club

Vielen Dank für den Besuch. Vielen Dank für Ihre Meinung!

8 years ago.

Philippe_28 ^club

Fantastique

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Philippe_28 ^club

Thank you, Sir!

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Philippe_28 ^club

Merci beaucoup!

8 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Like your Palladium-Bridge-Series very much ! In this picture I like the clearness and the reflections ! The Bridge Is an architectional Beauty !

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Ulrich John ^club

I appreciate your comments, Ulrich and I'm pleased that you like these bridge images. Thank you!
My little project will not be complete until after another visit to Wilton next year.

8 years ago.

Moderator ^club

Thank you for sharing this interesting architectural curiosity. Nice picture.

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8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Moderator ^club

Thank you for your efforts, Audrey. I have just found the image on FB ;-)

8 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Really awesome reflections.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Many thanks for that, Jaap.

8 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A lovely image and great reflections. I'll be interested to compare this bridge with the others in your series.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to tiabunna ^club

I think you have done that already ;-)
Many thanks, George.

8 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Just seen this as Ipernity's post of the day on Facebook.

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Wow, that's a result...I think. I'm on FB but I don't go on there very often as it makes me feel even older. It's OK for you youngsters ;-)
Found you on there but wouldn't know where to go to find Ipernity's post of the day.

8 years ago. Edited 8 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Polyrus

I think you have to find the Ipernity FB page and "like" it........you are then subscribed to Ipernity posts.

I'm on there primarily to keep in touch with family and to share photos. You have to filter through a load of rubbish though..!!

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Just found this, Keith. Many thanx.
I thought I had 'Liked' it but I've done it again. The trouble is my visits to FB are so infrequent, that I forget what I did the previous times I was on there.

8 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Superb shot and crackin' reflection. I will have to visit Bath methinks :-)

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

I guess this is about the same distance from you as it is for me. A comfortable 2hr drive, and for me it was worth it ;-)

8 years ago.

ColRam

Great reflections

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to ColRam

Thanks for your positive comment and the link, Ramon. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

8 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

Lovely series!

8 years ago.

Polyrus has replied to Diane Putnam ^club

Thank you, Diane. You appear to have been through my drawers looking at everything whilst I was trying to sleep. I hope you left everything in the same place ;-)

8 years ago.

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