Regionen · Kapitel 7
Arthur's Seat & Holyrood
An extinct volcano as a city park, a royal palace at its foot, and a Scottish parliament made of concrete and glass — Edinburgh's eastern end is a blend of wild nature, royal history, and political present.
4 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Arthur's Seat — the Volcano
Arthur's Seat is a 251-meter-high extinct volcano in the middle of Edinburgh — and one of the reasons why the city is s…
2
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official Scottish residence of the British monarch — located at the lower end of the…
3
Calton Hill
The Calton Hill (103 m) at the eastern end of Princes Street is Edinburgh's most beautiful viewpoint — and the spot for…
4
Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament (opened in 2004) at the foot of the Royal Mile, opposite the Palace of Holyroodhouse, is one of…
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