Edinburgh city guide, including hotels
Edinburgh city guide, including hotels
Introduction:
Edinburgh is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is
the fastest growing place on the planet and there are a lot of
reasons as to why this festival city is one of the most
sought-after places for tourists to visit. The city is abuzz
with activities the whole year round, be it the fireworks and
stranger-hugging frenzy of the world famous New Year "Hogmanay"
street party or the spell of arts shows that appear with
delightful pomp during the "Edinburgh Festival" in August.
This bohemian city is also home to one of Europe's most dynamic
and successful financial centres. For the last decade or so,
Edinburgh has achieved with resounding success the status as one
of the leading centres in the world for finance, education and
business. It is second only to London as the most important
financial centre in Britain. Edinburgh has four universities.
The oldest, the University of Edinburgh, was established in
1583. The city of Edinburgh epitomises a land that appreciates
culture, history, heritage, beauty and, of course, life.
Tourists love to flock to the city in the summer for the period
between July and September. They would simply refuse to leave
Edinburgh during the world famous Edinburgh International
Festival, when the city is showered with exciting cultural
activity.
Places of interest:
Edinburgh castle: Every tourist worth his or her salt
would essentially visit the famous Edinburgh castle, which is
easily the most famous tourist attraction in the city. It was
built on the core of an extinct volcano. Edinburgh Castle
presently houses the Stone of Destiny, Mons Meg (massive
15th-century cannon) Scottish Crown Jewels, and the army
headquarters of the Scottish Division. The view from the
fortification provides a marvellous view of the city.
National Gallery of Scotland - This world famous gallery
houses the best art work, paintings and sculpture dating from
the Renaissance to the 19th century. The works include
craftsmanship of legends like Van Dyck, Tiepolo, Pisarro, Monet,
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