One notable landmark is Blaise Castle, an 18th-century folly built in 1766, perched on wooded hills and admired by Romantic poets like Wordsworth.
In the elegant Clifton area, Sion Hill and Wellington Terrace showcase the city’s Georgian and Victorian grandeur.
Sion Hill, overlooking the Avon Gorge, features classical townhouses with iconic views, while Wellington Terrace, built in the mid-19th century, reflects the period's refined residential design. Take a peek at these places including other notable landmarks
5. Bristol scenes
Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol, 1945. 10, 11 and 12 Sion Hill, Clifton, with their attractive wrought iron balconies, date from 1786. Sion Hill forms one side of Clifton Green | Heritage Images/Getty Images
6. Bristol scenes
Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol, 1945. 11 and 12 on Sion Hill, Clifton, date from about 1786. Both houses have an attractive wrought iron balcony | Heritage Images/Getty Images
7. Bristol scenes
Canon's Marsh Gasworks, Bristol, 1972. The front of the building is designed in a Georgian Palladian style, while the rear resembles an industrial mill. Through this it balances its function with a grace not evident in many utility buildings. This gasworks was used as the headquarters of the Bristol Gas Light Company until 1936 | Heritage Images/Getty Images
8. Bristol scenes
Council House, College Green, City of Bristol, 1945-1960. View of the council building and its adjoining pool from the south. Creator: Margaret F Harker | Getty Images