In my opinion, traveling becomes a very important part in people's life. There are a lot of places that are worth visiting. It depends on people's taste what to visit: a marvelous nature wonder or up-to-date city-centre.
As for me I have always wanted to visit Edinburgh and as I remember myself I've dreamt about trip to Great Britain all the time. In my opinion this city is very unique. It combines two worlds: the medieval and modern town, as there are two centres of the city: the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town has preserved its splendid medieval castles. In my childhood my sister and I used to imagine that we were princesses, who lived in old mansion and the city was our kingdom. Most of the buildings of the Old Town have been preserved from the time of their constraction. The main sightseeing of this place is the Royal Mile, which consists of parts of medieval streets. There are streets and dead ends on either sides. In my opinion the one of the most exciting place which is in the Old Town is Edinburgh Castle. It's located on a cliff top of extinct volcano. The St. Margaret's Chapel, which is situated near the castle is considered to be the oldest building in Scotland. Also there is a large number of shops, which specialised oh selling the traditional Scottish whiskey and clothing.
There is a legend that the New Town was built as the Old one was overcrowded in Middle Ages. The New Town is interesting with its modern architecture. You can find there all the necessery and up-to-date entertainings: for example the main street - Princes Street is home to many shopping malls and business centres are . In fact, the the New Town was conceived as a residential area.
The other thing that attracts visitors in Edinburgh is that a lot of annual festivals are held there. One of the most famous is Edinburgh Internetional festival is a festival of perfoming arts( it's something like the talant show, which is in the open air). All the young musicians, artists and painters have the opportunity to show themselves.There is also one more festival, which I'd eager to visit - is Edinburgh International Book Festival. It takes place in the last 3 weeks of August every year. The tourists have chances to know about new authors and their compositions.
In conclusion I may say that this city is really worth to visit and I hope once 'd come there!
An unexpected choice as a dream tourist destination! However, you are not explaining the reasons behind the choice.
ReplyDeleteAs for the grammar, mind your articles, Nastya! "an up-to-date city centre", "I've dreamed about a trip", "who lived in an old mansion", "one of the most exciting places", "an extinct volcano", "the Middle Ages", "have an opportunity".
"this city is really worth visiting / a visit"
Oh, Nastya, you have convinced me to go to Edinburgh. Now we have a common dream to visit this city. As it turned out for me it is really unique city as it has two different cities in one. I think it is very interesting and enjoyable to see all these castles because they remind of the fairy tale and marvels; castles are a piece of childhood. So it is really worth going to the Old Town. Also I can't miss an opportunity to walk in the New Town as it has a lot of modern buildings, and the most important I can do the great shopping there!:)
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