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Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
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Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

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Rank: 1001 UNESCO
Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: United Kingdom
Description:
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. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Old and New Towns of Edinburgh", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.