Old Town, Edinburgh
The oldest part of Edinburgh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the name popularly given to the oldest part of Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh. The area has preserved much of its medieval street plan and many Reformation-era buildings. Together with the 18th/19th-century New Town, and West End, it forms part of a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1]
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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The Old Town seen from Princes Street | |
Location | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom |
Part of | Old and New Towns of Edinburgh |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv) |
Reference | 728 |
Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
Coordinates | 55°56′51.26″N 3°11′29.87″W |
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