You will feel it is the middle ages of Europe when you are walking on the street of Edinburgh, and you will pay much respect to this city, that may because Edinburgh is the witness of the history filled by iron and blood, there are many stories between England and Scotland, and you can find many cannons ,circumvallation, battle memorials and museums. Edinburgh was built on the highest place of urban area, you can see all sights of this city.
Edinburgh castle was used as service stronghold, palace, and national prison until sixth century,then it was used as royal fortress from the sixth century to middle ages; with the building of Holy Rood Palace ,Edinburgh was replaced, but it is still fond by Scotland royalty. Royal Mile is a famous street of Edinburgh, there are many royal buildings, the sculpture of St. Giles' Cathedral just like a Scotland crown, the colorful glass and exquisite woodcarving are all amazing. at the end of the street there is the Palace of Holyroodhouse ,the Scottish queen Mary lived here before.
Edinburgh will be the focus of the world in August to September every year,There are many performances such as music, opera, drama, and dance. The Edinburgh arts festival started in 1947, after a devastating war, an optimistic expression was needed for the Europeans to restore their lives. Artists from Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bosnia , Georgia , Lebanon, Turkey, Palestine, Israel and Iran came there together, all artists face particular challenges on their own fields and they will bring a lot of happiness to visitors.
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