Calton Hill
Guide
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What you'll see
A grassy hill a short climb from the east end of Princes Street, crowned with monuments, including twelve columns of a half-built Greek temple, with the classic view along Princes Street to the castle.
A brief history
The National Monument was meant to copy the Parthenon in memory of the Napoleonic wars, but the money ran out in 1829 and it was never finished.
Tips
- Best time
- Sunset
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 30–60 min
- Free days
- Always free
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