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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Name: Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Address: The Royal Mile, 549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, UK, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2ND, GB
Telephone: 0131 226 3709

Edinburgh· City of Edinburgh

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in Edinburgh

About this place

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a tourist attraction located in Outlook Tower on the Castlehill section of the Royal Mile close to Edinburgh Castle. The original attraction was founded by entrepreneur Maria Theresa Short in 1835 and was exhibited on Calton Hill. Stairs only - buggies cannot be used on the floors; free baby carriers to borrow.

Facilities

Baby Changing
Toilets
Indoor Activity