we went to camera obscura on a whim but really glad we did it was so interesting, but also lots of fun and the best thing is its for all ages, glad we didn't miss it made our day.
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2 ND, Scotland
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Ranked #6 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
970 Reviews
Type: Lookouts, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites, Science Museums, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Enjoy unique 360° panoramic views over Edinburgh from the fascinating Camera Obscura and rooftop terrace. In World of Illusions, experience five......
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Enjoy unique 360° panoramic views over Edinburgh from the fascinating Camera Obscura and rooftop terrace. In World of Illusions, experience five floors of interactive hands-on optical illusions, tricks and fun things to do including vortex tunnel, mirror maze and shrinking room. Get involved, play, touch everything. Great fun for all ages and nationalities, whatever the weather. Scotland’s oldest purpose-built attraction, established in 1835. New for 2011: All Day Ticket. Get your hand stamped and come and go as you please all day. Money back guarantee if not fully satisfied. ‘Best family attraction in Britain’, The Telegraph 2010. 'Five Stars, outstanding, world class', VisitScotland. Bring your camera - lots of photo opportunities throughout. Allow about 2 hours. Please note the attraction is located in a listed 17th Century building over 5 floors without a lift. Open every day, late opening weekends and holidays.
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The actual Camera Obscura display which is very interesting to watch does not take very long.
However, the best part is all the illusions that fill the other floors of the building. The best for me were the Holograms and the Mirror Maze.
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Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
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We went here because it was included in our Edinburgh Pass and we still had some time before our dinner reservation. We caught the last show (6pm) and I have to say that it was quite informative. It was neat to see the city that way and the presenter was well informed. There was a family with a crying baby,...
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Clifton, New Jersey
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Even on a cloudly rainy day this was a terrific experience, with lots of hands-on activities on all five floors.
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Berlin, Germany
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I loved the spinning Tunnel, got seasick. Have your head served on a tableplatter
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Bracknell, United Kingdom
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This was suggested to me by a friend. When I rocked up I thought Camera Obscura was the name of the Gallery not the type of telescope! It is well laid out and surprisingly fun to do. It is centrally located next to the castle so easy to get to. Only let down is that it is slightly expensive.
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Durham, United Kingdom
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The alternative way to see Edinburgh. Great fun for kids, gives you an idea of the places within Edinburgh
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Conveniently located on the Royal Mile, the Camera Obscura is a fantastic attraction for both adults and children. Very educational but more importantly very entertaining. I thought it was good value for money at £10 per adult.
Staff were very helpful, friendly and informative.
I would certainly recommend this attraction and will also be going back when I next visit...
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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We really enjoyed this, the camera obscura is fascinating and I can understand how amazing it was all those years ago. Having been to Ripleys in blackpool and London I had seen these types of optical illusions before but they were still fun and we enjoyed wandering round.
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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brilliant way to spend a couple of hours from the camera obscura on the 5th floor through all the optical illusions and interactive floors down to the ground! Cant say more without ruining the surprise, but the mirrors outside is only a small part of all the wonderful things inside. Do not miss this!!
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