Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th
century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a
medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from
the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban
planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting
historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the
city its unique character.