After 14 days of self-isolation I was finally able to explore Edinburgh - yay!
Of course I went straight to the old town to see the famous streets and its architecture. From my flat in Leith it takes 15 minutes by bus to reach the city center (Princes Street) and from there a short walk to the old town.
The old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Even from a distance you can see Edinburgh Castle, which towers above the old town. Harry Potter fans might be reminded of a certain building ;-) From Princes Street you can see the massive walls of the old town with its dark and kinda scary dominance. Entering Cockburn Street you instantly feel a different vibe. The pretty cobblestone street offers lovely shops and pretty cafés and leads up to the Royal Mile.
Below you can see the typical brown-ish walls you see all around the old town and the pretty cobblestone streets. On the right picture you see St. Giles Cathedral, which was founded in 1124, and in the 16th century became the focal point of the Scottish reformation. Some say that the inside of the church inspired the Great Hall in Hogwarts! I can't second that as I haven't been inside yet, but I'll report back ;-)
Another very famous street in the old town is Victoria Street. The colorful buildings, independent shops and once again Harry Potter make it a must see in Edinburgh. Victoria Street is believed to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. There are two shops you can buy everything from Hermione's magic wand to Hufflepuff sweaters, butterscotch beer and Gryffindor scarves: The Great Wizard and the Museum Context.
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