For hundreds of years Edinburgh Castle has been the main historic symbol of the city, but not all travelers know about unique hidden places of interest in Edinburgh. Fans of mystics and horror stories will like the so-called catacombs of Edinburgh, more famous as Mary King's Close. Until the 17th century, the noisy street was a center of crafts and trading, but everything changed when the city suffered from an epidemic of plague. The street was turned into a quarantine zone and hundreds of people were brought to it every day and were isolated from the outer world. Mary King’s Close became the last resort for thousands of people, so nowadays this place is always connected with mysterious stories about ghosts that thrill both locals and travelers. Sealed in the 18th century, the catacombs became available for visiting only in 2001. Since that time, many mediums and explorers of paranormal activity have visited that place. For tourists a part of the underground labyrinth has been transformed into a small museum. Just like two hundred years ago, Mary King’s Close is distinguished by a mysterious and thrilling atmosphere.
Edinburgh is not distinguished by large choice of entertainments, and noisy nightlife. This city will be more pleasant to those tourists, who like relaxing in tranquil surroundings. … Open
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When it comes to hidden places of Edinburgh, the wonderful restaurant named The World's End is definitely worth a mention. The restaurant is mostly visited by local people. The inimitable atmosphere of local heritage, rich menu, and décor with many antique elements – it’s hard to imagine that such an attractive and silent place can be located in the very heart of the old town.