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Edinburgh Castle


This Sunday we visited the city of Edinburgh and in particular its castle. The city is divided into two parts, the new city, that is the lower part of the city and the old city, that is the upper part of the city. Edinburgh Castle is located in the Old Town part and was built on top of a hill.

Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress, which from its position at the top of the castle rock dominates the panorama of the city of Edinburgh. The castle has been inhabited since the 9th century BC The structure of the current buildings dates back to the 16th century, with the exception of the Chapel of Santa Margherita which dates back to the early 12th century. It is the oldest building in the city of Edinburgh, united intact to the present day. Like all castles, the fortress of Edinburgh has always been a center of military activity. Among the ancient fortunes of the whole of Great Britain, Edinburgh Castle is among the few that can boast a permanent military guarantee, even for reasons of representation, both the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and the 52nd British Infantry Brigade. It is also home to the Royal Scots and Royal Scots Dragoon Guards museums. The administration of the castle depends on the Ministry of Defense of the British Government. The castle is now a museum and is the most visited in the Scottish capital.

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