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Princes St.
Sight4.7 · 2 2044 · 1 791≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry
Princes Street is Edinburgh's central thoroughfare, dividing the Georgian New Town from the medieval Old Town. Planned in the 1760s, it is uniquely built up almost entirely on its northern side. This architectural choice opens up spectacular, unobstructed views across Princes Street Gardens toward Castle Rock and Edinburgh Castle. The street is also home to the soaring Victorian Gothic Scott Monument and iconic department stores.
Highlights
- Unobstructed panorama over Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle
- The soaring 61-metre Victorian Gothic Scott Monument
- Scotland's iconic shopping street bordering the Georgian New Town
What’s nearby
Allan Ramsay Memorial.
1 min walk · 41 m
The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art.
1 min walk · 80 m
Royal Scots Monument.
1 min walk · 88 m
Princes Street Gardens
1 min walk · 90 m
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Royal Scots Greys Memorial honors the regiment's history.
1 min walk · 98 m
Royal Scottish Academy promotes Scottish art and artists.
1 min walk · 106 m
Assembly Rooms is a venue for concerts and events in Edinburgh.
2 min walk · 130 m
The Mound
2 min walk · 132 m
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