Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Immovable Culture Heritage

Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortifications in Europe and an important symbol of Scotland and Edinburgh. Built between the 12th and 16th centuries, it witnessed Scotland's historical wars and later became a military base. It is now owned by Scotland. Over the centuries, it has witnessed numerous historical events as a royal residence, prison and symbol of Scottish heritage. Heritage value: Edinburgh Castle is a symbol of Scotland's rich cultural and historical heritage. Located on top of Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle houses a variety of artifacts and artworks that attract tourists from around the world and boost Scotland's tourism and economy. Contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 4 Quality Education Target 4.7: Edinburgh Castle’s digital initiatives contribute to education by providing online access to historical resources and exhibits. SDG 11 Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Target 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage

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12th and 16th centuries

Yuhang Zhu

English

Site

1007

29/04/2024

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Castle

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current,55.948563036608434,-3.2005333904817235;

Edinburgh Castle

https://www.edinburghcastle.scot/

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twitter,https://twitter.com/edinburghcastle;facebook,https://www.facebook.com/visitedinburghcastle;instagram,https://www.instagram.com/edinburghcastle/;

Building

Edinburgh Castle The Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG

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