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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh vs The Real Mary King's Close
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Real Mary King's Close are both praised by writers. On balance, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh ranks significantly higher than Real Mary King's Close. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh comes in at #2 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 8 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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The Garden, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR, Scotland
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Concierge
"Established in 1670, the Botanics (as they're more commonly known) are a must for horticulturalists."
Lonely Planet
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"Twenty-eight beautifully landscaped hectares include splendid Victorian palm houses, colourful swathes of rhododendrons and azaleas, and a world-famous rock garden."
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Travel + Leisure
"Since 1670, when it was established for cultivating medicinal plants, the gardens have been an exemplar of botanical conservation."
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Michelin Guide
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"The origins of this garden, a veritable haven but also a research tool, dates back to the late 17C."
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Time Out
"The city’s horticulture hotspot boasts a Victorian glasshouse, two dining options and a stunning selection of plants and flowers from across the world."
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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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