A sunset on Calton Hill unites more than a year living together
The capital of Scotland is perfect postcard of a story Thank you to your castles on hills, its cobbled streets and its centuries old legends . this was where J.K. Rowlings was inspired to create the magical world of Harry Potter , and where they did the same Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , author of Sherlock Holmes and Robert Louis Stevenson from Treasure Island.
Our bet is that you two will also feel like start writing your story with just one escape Weekend to Edinburgh. With that time -and **this guide**!- it will be enough to walk around the city, immerse yourself in the elegant english customs and discover the corners romantics of the small metropolis. But first, we give you some brief guidelines to guide you around the place:
A horizon to dream
THE OLD CITY
The most interesting places in Edinburgh are grouped around the Old City and the New city , both declared World Heritage . The first still retains its medieval Plant, and among its streets stands out the Royal Mile , a one Scottish mile-long (1.8 kilometres) commercial artery.
It is full of souvenir shops , ancient constructions –such as the Gladstone's Land , a block of flats from 1505 that houses original pieces from the period- and houses various symbols of the city, such as the st giles cathedral . It is an obligatory transit area due to its location, and to fully enjoy it, it is essential hide in some cluster (the famous alleys of the area) to unleash your passion what a teenage couple...
Some of the first 'skyscrapers' were built in the Old City, in order to shelter the high population
THE NEW CITY
Let's not fool ourselves: here, with 'new' they refer to the century XVIII ! What happens is that it was built when the old, walled city could no longer house more people, since at the end of the 17th century it already had a population of 50,000 people . This figure was completely disproportionate for the time, and turned the area into a place unhealthy and impoverished.
Today, the New Town preserves many buildings of neoclassical Court, and it is perfect for visiting museums together such as the Scottish National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy , to discover the most fashionable bars and restaurants and to spend an afternoon of shopping on streets like Prince Street , full of franchises from around the world, or ** Multrees Walk ,** where the luxury shops are located.
The New Town offers pleasant pedestrian streets to get lost in, such as Rose Street
Now yes; With these brief indications, you will feel like a fish in water in Edinburgh, fully prepared for live a journey full of love. We only have to tell you the ** essential places ** where to make it happen. Shall we?
- Edinburgh Castle
-Holyrood Palace
-Dean Village
-Stockbridge
- The Signet Library
- Greyfriars Cemetery
-Royal Botanic Garden
- Victoria Street
- The Grain Store
- The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square
-Calton Hill