Aerial drone view of the National Monument, Nelson Monument and the City observatory on Canton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Calton Hill is a volcanic hill rising beyond the eastern end of Princes Street. The hill boasts a collection of some of Edinburgh’s most important monuments and offers fantastic panoramic views of the city. In the 19th century, Edinburgh was envisioned as the ‘Athens of the North’ and Calton Hill was considered Edinburgh’s version of the Athenian Acropolis, complete with classical revival architecture.

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Size: 4032px × 3024px
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Photo credit: © DJeye / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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