subject: Looking To Get Away? Try Weekend Apartments In Edinburgh [print this page] Edinburgh City in Scotland is the perfect getaway for the weekend or the holidays, whether you are with the family, a loved one, or in a solitary sojourn. Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 because of its valuable architectural designs dating back from the medieval times until the Georgian period that have been preserved so beautifully under the auspices of the City Council and Conservation Committee.
In planning your visit, try weekend apartments in Edinburgh where you can totally relax and immerse yourself in the rich history of the City, while enjoying the hospitality of its friendly locals. You will be amazed at the proximity of the many places that you can visit. You can walk or bike around the City as early as when the sun rises until it sets late in the evenings during the summer, and you can bask in the picturesque sites wherever you go.
Historically, Edinburgh City is best remembered for its Old Town and New Town. The long road in the Old Town which is popularly known as the Royal Mile will take you back to the medieval times and the reformation period with its magnificent structural designs. On top of the Royal Mile is the famous landmark known as the Edinburgh Castle that seats on top of an extinct volcano called Castle Rock. At the bottom end of the Royal Mile is the beautiful Palace of Holyrood. The other sites to see in the Old Town are the St. Giles Cathedral, Mary King's Close, the North Bridge, the Scottish Parliament, Camera Obscura, and the Royal Museum of Scotland. The New Town was built in the Georgian era and is famous for its Georgian architecture. The popular sites to visit are the Charlotte Square, the St. Andrew's Square, the St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, the Dean Gallery of Modern Art, and the Rose Street, which is known for its many pubs and eating places. A visit to Edinburgh is never complete without the Scotch Whiskey Experience.
Edinburgh is not only famous for its panoramic sceneries and architectural designs, it is also a favourite destination for its whole year round festivals, the most famous of which is the Edinburgh International Festival held during the middle of August until the first week of September, which includes the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh Military Tatoo, the Edinburgh Mela and the Edinburgh Book Festival. The other festivals are the Edinburgh International Film Festival, which is held in June, the Bank of Scotland Children's International Theatre Festival held in April and so many more.
The list of places to visit at Edinburgh can go on and on. It is clearly a destination that should be in your A-list when you want the perfect getaway. There are hundreds of places to stay and choose from, but try the weekend apartments in Edinburgh for a cozy atmosphere that is closest to home.
