Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and is located on the west coast of the country, on the banks of the River Forth. The city is divided into two districts: Old Town and New Town, both declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walking through the historic center of the city, Old Town, is a real pleasure, with its medieval architecture and its narrow streets and labyrinthine.

The area of the New Town was built in the eighteenth century and became the commercial district of Edinburgh. Here you will find shops and restaurants, and many local leisure. The port of Leith is home to the spectacular Royal Yacht Britannia and is the starting point for cruises to Northern Europe.

Experience the magic of Edinburgh, an ancient city, full of life and history, which in summer offers a full program of the festival, the Military Tatto festivals of theater, books, science .... Edinburgh is an ideal destination for both holidays and attend English classes.

Scotland's capital, dominated by volcanic rock south of Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill to the north, declared "World Heritage", Edinburgh is a destination of great charm is no coincidence that Edinburgh is the place that inspired the creators of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter.

Among the medieval castle, located on a basalt cliff of volcanic origin, and Holyrood Palace lies the Royal Mile, a series of historical attractions, ranging from the ancient home of John Knox the Scottish Parliament.
In the New Town you can see several Georgian buildings.

The city is also famous for its collections of art, which in the past earned him the title of "Athens of the North", as well as for its international festivals, and many concentrated mainly in August: there is the international festival of the book, the cinema, that of Jazz and Blues and Hogmanay (four days and four nights of celebrations for the New Year). Of all the festival stands the World Festival of Performing Arts.



What to visit

City Art Centre: collects the main works of art of Edinburgh and is the exhibition of the most important international exhibitions.

Edinburgh Castle: houses the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. In the basement is an exhibition dedicated to the prisoners of war.

The Scottish Parliament: the whole of the Scottish Parliament, which opened in 2004, reminiscent of the Scottish fishing boats.

Museum of Edinburgh: sixteenth-century residence, contains within it a myriad of details that bring the history of the city.

Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland, huge and packed with artifacts and treasures.

Writers Museum: a museum dedicated to Scottish writers such as Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

New Town: the new town is characterized by wide streets and large file of houses with large windows and decorative arches on the doors. Presents a square at the beginning and end of each street.

Royal Mile: Edinburgh is the main street that connects the Castle to Holyroodhouse through the whole Old Town. About 60 narrow streets opening between the buildings on both sides (Parliament House, St Giles Cathedral, Museum of Childhood, John Knox House).

Salisbury Crags: volcanic promontory overlooking the city where you can enjoy a fantastic view, especially at sunset.