Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site

Official name

Old and New Towns of Edinburgh | UNESCO

Country

United Kingdom | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Lothian Region, Scotland
55.9500° Lat, -3.2166° Lon | Map

Code

728

Time Zone

Europe/London (BST, +0100)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1995. Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character.