Edinburgh
Set among a series of volcanic hills and presided over by its iconic castle, Edinburgh is an architectural treasure trove with enough neoclassical terraces, Georgian grandeur, and late-medieval monuments to thrill even the most avid architecture enthusiast. Visitors can look forward to exploring the renowned Royal Mile with its numerous tourist attractions including the beautiful, hidden Dunbar’s Close Garden, and a Camera Obscura with five floors of holograms and optical illusions. Then head over to Calton Hill to admire the incredible view of Edinburgh's remarkable skyline with its spires, towers, domes, and steeples as far as the eye can see. Add to this a slew of fascinating museums, excellent pubs and restaurants, and a flourishing nightlife, and you have, quite simply, one of the world’s most captivating cities.