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Off Castle Hill
EH1 2ND Edinburgh
United Kingdom -
+44 131 226 3709
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Neighborhood :
Old Town
http://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/ - Mon to Sun from 09:30 AM to 07:30 PM
Perched on top of the Royal Mile, Camera Obscura is the place to "see" Edinburgh - however not necessarily by looking at the views! Instead, visitors look at a white disk in the middle of a darkened room onto which the surrounding area is projected (including all the innocent and oblivious passers-by). There's a voyeuristic air amongst the viewers, as they hover around the images, chuckling as people and things are singled out for scrutiny - all good fun. There is also an impressive hologram exhibition, which is well worth a look. For the traditionalists, a fine view of the city can be found without refraction contraptions, at the very top of the building. Do be warned however, as both the view from the roof and the view from the camera are dependent on natural light - dark clouds and general fogginess will give rise to disappointment for gawpers. Check the website for monthly timings.
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Excellent
A great day out for the adults and the kids! Its nice to have the option to do something a bit different rather than you typical museum or gall...
Better than expected.
Quite fun. The children loved it. We were unaware that it is the oldest guided tour in Edinburgh. We were planning on heading down the Royal...
I keep going back
I live in Edinburgh, and the Camera Obscura is one of the few places I keep going back to. I have been a regular long before I did a little wor...
so cool
mad...you can pick people up off the street..see loads of hirogliphics and 3d pictures and also put yourself though a morphing machine...great ...
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