The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh is a World Heritage site in United Kingdom defined by the UNESCO in 1995 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 536 (1020, 472) in our monthly survey..
"Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character."
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