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PRESENTATION OF EDINBURGH
Gabriela Torres Mill
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EDINBURGH
PRESENTATION OF AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITY
Gabriela Torres Millano 2º AGE-GIA
INDEX
1.
Introduction
2.
Old Town and New Town
3.
5 Tourist sights
4.
Video
5.
What to eat?
6.
Bibliography
Location on the map
The capital of Scotland
Home to just over 500,000 people and has been voted the best city in the UK on several occasions.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh?
What to do in Edinburgh?
Five places of interest in the city
Edinburgh Castle
One of the city's most iconic landmarks
There are many ways to experience Edinburgh Castle. Go straight to an exciting part, follow an itinerary, or allow an audio guide to show you around.
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University students are cursed to fail their exams if they enter the castle.
ROYAL MILE
Edinburgh’s most famous street.
It connects Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Along the thoroughfare there are numerous passageways (closes) and courts, which are worth visiting to get a glimpse of the city’s Medieval architecture. The Royal Mile is divided into six areas, each very different from the other.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history.
Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace is the king and Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland. The building itself being an architectural gem with impressive Baroque decoration.
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How to know if the king is in the palace?
St Giles’ Cathedral
Situated between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Edinburgh's most important church, does not have the status of a cathedral. One of the most interesting experiences you can have at St Giles' Cathedral is to attend one of the free concerts held throughout the year.
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Calton Hill
A hill to the east of the New Town in Edinburgh
On the hilltop are several monuments, which give it the name of “Athens of the North”.
- The National Monument
- The Nelson Monument
- The City Observatory
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Executions for witchcraft
Bibliography
- https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1GVARzNqLAFV7fSF6A3AVB3L9o9sW18Q&ll=55.95182073439224%2C-3.1860929499999857&z=15
- https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/edinburgh/things-to-do
- https://www.timeout.com/edinburgh/things-to-do/the-23-great-things-to-do-in-edinburgh
- https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/
- https://www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/
- https://www.edimburgo.com/informacion-general?_gl=1*1ue1nsj*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQyMTYzNTcyOC4xNjk5Mzc5MzU5*_ga_ESM9WRFHY8*MTY5OTM3OTM1OS4xLjAuMTY5OTM3OTM1OS4wLjAuMA..*_ga_216706797*MTY5OTM3OTM1OS4xLjAuMTY5OTM3OTM1OS4wLjAuMA..
- https://edinburgh.org/neighbourhoods/the-royal-mile/
- https://palaceofholyroodhouse.co.uk/
- https://ewh.org.uk/explore/the-unesco-world-heritage-site/calton-hill/
- https://www.historicenvironment.scot/advice-and-support/listing-scheduling-and-designations/world-heritage-sites/old-and-new-towns-of-edinburgh/#:~:text=The%20medieval%20Old%20Town%20retains,town%20planning%20in%20the%20UK.