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The Real Mary King's Close vs Palace of Holyroodhouse
Real Mary King's Close and Palace of Holyroodhouse are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Palace of Holyroodhouse ranks significantly higher than Real Mary King's Close. Palace of Holyroodhouse comes in at 94 with accolades from 7 sources such as Concierge, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
The Real Mary King's Close
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2 Warriston's Close, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, Scotland
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"This spooky, subterranean labyrinth gives a fascinating insight into the everyday life of 17th-century Edinburgh."
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Travel + Leisure
"Tour this warren of recently opened underground alleyways for a fascinating account of the city's past (victims of the 1644 plague died here) and a firsthand look into restored 17th-century town houses."
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Atlas Obscura
"17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death. "
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The Telegraph
"It explores a series of narrow 17th century streets, subsequently built over and closed to the public until the first tours began in 1990s. "
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Fodor's
"Hidden beneath the City Chambers, this narrow, cobbled close, or lane, named after a former landowner, is said to be one of Edinburgh's most haunted sites."
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, Scotland
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Concierge
"The Royal Apartments are as grand as you might expect, with magnificent pictures, particularly those of the kings of Scotland by Jacob de Wet, providing the glitz."
Travel + Leisure
"Every summer, en route to Balmoral from Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II stops at this spectacular, if lesser-known, 16th-century royal residence to host an annual Garden Party."
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"The buildings of the interior court are a fine example of the renaissance period."
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Frommer's
"If you're fit and ambitious, climb up to the summit of 250-m (823-ft) high Arthur's Seat, from which the panorama is breathtaking."
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Fodor's
"Once the haunt of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the setting for high drama... this is now Queen Elizabeth's official residence in Scotland."
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There's plenty to see here, so make sure you have at least two hours to tour the palace, gardens, and the ruins of the 12th-century abbey.
