nice place to visit after the castle... all kinds of optical illusions and strange pictores... recommended

nice place to visit after the castle... all kinds of optical illusions and strange pictores... recommended
The camera Obscura is EXCELLENT. It was much better than we thought it would be, well worth the money. Loads of activities for all age groups and lots of fun and laughter.
Great fun! Bring a camera - our daughter enjoyed showing her friends a picture of her dad and herself in the room which made her look huge and him tiny. We used our Tesco Clubcard tokens for this as it is a little expensive for a family. Although there is no cafe, staff are happy to let you go out...
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It was our third visit to Edinburgh and after we already visited the Camera Obscura and Wrld of Illusion during our first trip in 2010 on recommendation we returned this year for another couple of hours of fantastic fun. Especially the Vortex tunnel is one unexpected intense and breathtaking optical illusion that you'll never forget. Don't walk it too often...
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As a resident of Edinburgh, it's been a lifetime since I had last been in the Camera Obscura. It has changed over the last forty years! I remembered that the best time to visit was when the sun is out (it does work after all on looking at the outside panorama view), so we picked a sunny day to visit....
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Didn't expect it to be as good, most rooms are really interesting and we spent a good few hours here, slightly overpriced but I would recommend a visit
This place is absolutely spectacular! Never been to a place like it! I highly recommend visiting here if you are looking for a new and exciting experience, the 60 degree panoramic views are something else!
Won a visit to Edinburgh and this was a recommendation by a friend and what a fun couple of hours spent! Loved it and would say to everyone visit camera obsura whether a full sunny day or the typical Scottish rain you will enjoy. Staff very friendly and helpful and seem to enjoy their work!!
We spent about three hrs here its next to the castle so easy to find, some good visual effects inside the building with the worlds first large 3d screen on the roof top "you will see what I'm talking about if you visit😉" the price was just a little steep but with it being next to the castle they have...
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Go to the top and take de camera obscura tour, when you will see a 360° view of the city. Then, go to each floor and put some hands on the other attractions.
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