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Calton Hill, Edinburgh: 48 reviews and 95 photos
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Calton Hill is just north of Holyrood Castle and requires only a short walk up the hill to see the Athenian acropolis, Nelson’s Monument and the city observatory. The acropolis was started as a memorial to those who died in the Napoleonic wars but was never finished (funds ran out). It has become a local landmark which is unmistakable from below. Nearby is Nelson’s Monument is shaped like a telescope and has a time ball mechanism which dropped daily to allow the ships in the harbor to set their chronometers. It is linked to the one o’clock cannon at Edinburgh Castle. It is a pretty easy climb up to the top for great views of Edinburgh, Prince’s Street, the castle, Holyrood and Arthur’s Seat.
Nelson’s Monument is open Monday-Saturday with hours varying with the season. Admission is 3£.
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