Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
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. Outlook Tower has been a museum since the late 1890s and is currently home to many interactive exhibits, including the original camera obscura.
Quick facts
- Type
- Attraction
- Location
- Edinburgh City of
- Address
- 549, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2ND
- Coordinates
- 55.94903, -3.19560
- Official website
- Visit official website
Visitor information
Opening information can change. Check the official website before visiting.
Nearby
Within 500m: 124 cafes, 0 restaurants, 280 businesses, 16 other places , 20 hotels
Within 1000m: 464 cafes, 0 restaurants, 919 businesses, 28 other places , 57 hotels
Within 2000m: 828 cafes, 0 restaurants, 1758 businesses, 39 other places , 112 hotels
Sources
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Where to eat nearby
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