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St Giles' Cathedral vs Edinburgh Zoo
Both are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, St Giles' Cathedral scores slightly better than Edinburgh Zoo. St Giles' Cathedral comes in at #8 in Edinburgh with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Concierge.
St Giles' Cathedral
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Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, Scotland
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Concierge
"An imposing stone edifice punctuated by stained-glass windows, St. Giles' Cathedral looms over surrounding buildings on the Royal Mile, and its spire is a dominant feature of the city's skyline."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The beautiful crown spire was completed in 1495... the interior lacks grandeur but is rich in history."
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Time Out
"A magnificent church building dating from the late 14th century, still holding religious services as well as the odd atmospheric concert."
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Fodor's
"Inside the church stands a life-size statue of the Scot whose spirit still dominates the place—the great religious reformer and preacher John Knox, before whose zeal all of Scotland once trembled. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This Presbyterian cathedral dates for the most part from the 15th C."
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Edinburgh Zoo
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134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6TS, Scotland
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the world's leading conservation zoos. Edinburgh's captive breeding program has helped save many endangered species."
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Fodor's
"Children love to visit the some 1,000 animals that live in Edinburgh Zoo, especially the two giant pandas—Tian Tian and Yang Gaung—that were flown in from China."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The famous collection of penguins in Edinburgh (colony of 30 Emperor penguins and a hundred papoose penguins) is the most popular attraction."
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Don't miss out on some indigenous species, the wildcat, the pine marten or the Golden Eagle.
Time Out
"It’s currently the only zoo in the UK to keep koalas and was the first ever zoo to keep and breed penguins, with their enclosure being one of the hits of the tour."
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Frommer's
"The zoo contains more than 1,500 animals, including white rhinos, pygmy hippos, and chimps. It also boasts the largest penguin colony in Europe housed in the world's biggest penguin enclosure."
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