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Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Edinburgh Old Town tour

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2. Victoria Street, Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Brunswick

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3. Edinburgh Castle – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

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Bumble-Bee

April 4, 2023

Nice colourful houses in the wide curve of the street. A couple of the shops are also worth a closer view.

Brunhilde

May 25, 2022

Victoria Street in the old town has to be one of the most photographed spots in the city. Its gentle curve and colorful shop fronts make it a popular spot for tourist photos, postcards and TV commercials

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Beyond the Horizon

February 2, 2024

Victoria Street, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, is more than just a street; it's a vibrant palette of colors that meanders through the city. Known for its gentle curve and array of colorful shops and facades, it attracts visitors from all over the world to stroll, take photos and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Often described as one of Edinburgh's most photographed corners, this street is a visual feast that combines both history and modernity.

As I stroll down Victoria Street, I feel like I'm in a living painting. The colorful variety of storefronts – from deep blue to bright red to soft green – is a sight that immediately brings joy. Each shop, whether antique dealers, independent bookstores or specialist Scottish craft shops, tells its own story.

The history of Victoria Street itself is fascinating. Built between 1829 and 1834, it was part of an ambitious project to improve accessibility in the old town. The road replaced the old, steeply sloping and narrow West Bow to create a wider and curved connection to the then newly built George IV Bridge. Today, Victoria Street stands as a symbol of the successful balance between preserving the past and embracing the new.

Victoria Street is a special place for Harry Potter fans, as it is said to have served as the inspiration for the famous Diagon Alley. Strolling down the street you can't help but be drawn into the magical world of J.K. Rowling's books. The unique architecture and atmosphere of the street captures the essence that many readers have found in the pages of the Harry Potter series.

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Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Victoria Street, Edinburgh

1. Edinburgh Old Town tour

2. Victoria Street, Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Brunswick

3. Edinburgh Castle – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

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