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Gothic Tower, City Observatory, Edinburgh

Gothic Tower, City Observatory, Edinburgh

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Gothic Tower, City Observatory, Edinburgh

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Location: New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Rafa

February 28, 2025

"The Gothic Tower of the City Observatory of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, is the oldest part of the observatory and was designed by architect James Craig and built in the 18th century. It was the only gothic tower built of all that were planned because the project ran out of money. Source: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gothic_Tower_-_City_Observatory_of_Edinburgh_-_05.jpg

Anyelo

August 5, 2024

Plan your day well and find out what you want to visit and explore to admire all the wonderful views of Edinburgh

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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