Edinburgh / Scotland

Considered one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe, Edinburgh, Scotland, is a destination that mixture history, architecture, culture and nature. The city is an invitation to outdoor excursions and hiking, ora overlooking old buildings, now to parks. The green integrates with the urban landscape of unique way, providing a true cultural immersion, in this place that is considered patrimony by UNESCO.

The central area of the Scottish capital is divided in two important parts: Old Town (old town) and New Town (new town). Old Town, of medieval structure, was the place where Edinburgh was born and there is the Royal Mile - one of the main avenues, which connects Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (both programsn't). On the other hand, separated by Princes Street, is the new part of Edinburgh, New Town, developed from the XVIII century and marked by the neoclassical style.The contrast of two neighborhoods is one of the strengths of the city.

The land of whiskey, dulcimer, gaiter and the typical costumes where men wear petticoats preach - the kilts, is famous for the festivities Harar, ranging from the Military Tattoo, with military bands from various countries, the Winter Festival, where happens a papal race-noéis. It is interesting that Edinburgh has attractions that are not confined to please adults and offers good options for small, including the Camera Obscura and the incredible National Museum of Scotland.

There are many cultural attractions, as well as the diversity of parks, shops and gardens. To do some shopping while, walk in Princes Street, which has many stores, and then make a strategic stop for rest in Princes Street Gardens, in the heart of the city. To relax and walk without compromise, short an afternoon at the Royal Botanic Garden, even more exuberant in spring.

A simple pleasures in Edinburgh is walk without right course, admiring the entire ancient architecture, ascending and descending slopes of stone, observing details and passing through alleyways. Between a walk and another, it is worth to enter into one of its bars and pubs with relaxd atmosphere and full of bottles in the shelves; take a beer or a whiskey, clear, and ask for a dish - do not underestimate the food of those establishments, which is very good!

When to go to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a city with stations and different from one another and, as you can imagine, a place of low temperatures. The annual average in the Scottish capital is around 9ºC, with averages of 4°C in winter and 14ºC in summer. The rains are well distrubuídas during the whole year, and there is not one rainy season or dry well delineated; furthermore, may be days of rain at any time.

In the summer, with more pleasant temperatures, people win the streets and take a stroll outdoors becomes very tasty. Between mid June and mid September, temperatures are warm and sunny days, longer, arriving to darken after 22 h in days extremes, with only six hours of night. This period is indicated for those who do not supports very cold and to participate in the Edinburgh International Festival, which has cultural and music events, mainly in the month of August.

The winter in Edinburgh is a period of low temperatures and the city has less flowers. In the cold season of the year, the daily hours of sunlight are few - there are days when the sun comes shortly before 9pm and if puts before 4 pm. However, do not think that the city is dismayed that period. Close to Christmas you will find a city illuminated, with typical food markets, skating rink, fun park and multiple events.Moreover, the new year in Edinburgh is the opposite of discouraged, the commemorations of the called Hogmanay, involving days next to facing, include musical shows, procession with torches and fireworks.

Edinburgh hosts many festivals and cultural events throughout the year, among them: Edinburgh International Festival in the summer; Hearkens Tattoo, Winter Festival and the people may.

What to do in Edinburgh

Known as the north Athens due to its neoclassical architecture, the Scottish capital is divided into Old Town (Old Town), where he was born and is jammed in a mountain in the famous Edinburgh Castle; and New Town (New Town), to where the city has expanded from the 18th century. Edinburgh is an old city and capital of Scotland since the late 15th century. Its well-preserved buildings and the contrast between the two cities", gave the Old Town and New Town patrimony by UNESCO.

Parks, squares, museums, historic monuments, buildings of past centuries, belvederes, pubs, festivals and hills that provide a beautiful landscape... Edimbrá (thus pronounce the Scots) has it all! Although the city does not figure among the traditional destinations chosen by Brazilians in your holiday, the place is full of attractions and offers fun for people of all ages, including children.

When you're in Edinburgh, do not leave to make a visit to Edinburgh Castle, that imposing, watches the city. He is one of the symbols of Scotland and really is an architectonic and cultural incredible. The address of the queen in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, is also very indicated to make a cultural program.To immerse yourself in the world of science, include the Museum of Scotland in its programming; to better understand about physics, do not miss the Camera Obscura and world of illusions, both in the same building.

If you want to do outdoor excursions, the options are different. The Calton Hill, a hill with imposing buildings, is great for going to sunset and the traditional Princes Street Gardens is indicated to rest and have the feeling of being in a refuge, even with the park is located in the urban center of the city. To walk without haste and see well cared gardens, the Royal Botanic Garden is worth the trip.The highlands, mountainous areas of Scotland which have landscapes and many beautiful lakes, earn a great tour of a day, as well as the castles that are coming from the capital.

Edinburgh is a city of contrasts, without all the commotion of other capitals of Europe, with people educated and beautiful scenery... Before everyone if it, she already in have aroused.