History and beauty unite in this pround capital, dubbed 'The Athens of the North'. The City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a tale of two cities where a dramatic balance exists between the high, dark buildings of the medieval Old Town and the classical architecture of the Georgian New Town. Although Edinburgh is not all about 'living in the past', it is a vibrant, cosmopolitan City boasting an exceptional blend of contemporary pubs & bars, restaurants, specialist retailers and fantastic tourist attractions. Take a walk through the City's medieval alleyways and visit Edinburgh Castle dominating the City perched on top of an extinct volcano. Edinburgh is also a world leading Festival City, year round Festivals ensure that the city’s inhabitants and vistors enjoy an unrivalled range of culture and entertainment; with music, theatre, dance, spectacle, science, film and visual art.
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