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The Real Mary King's Close vs National Galleries of Scotland: National
Both Real Mary King's Close and Scottish National Gallery are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Real Mary King's Close scores significantly better than Scottish National Gallery. Real Mary King's Close comes in at #6 in Edinburgh with accolades from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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2 Warriston's Close, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, Scotland
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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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National Galleries of Scotland: National
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The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, Scotland
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Frommer's
"Impressionism and post-Impressionism are represented by Cézanne, Degas, van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and Seurat."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This imposing classical building with its Ionic porticoes dates from the 1850s... the gallery houses an important collection of European art from the Renaissance to post-Impressionism."
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Each January the gallery exhibits its collection of Turner watercolours
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This huge, classic style building contains painting collections exhibited in rooms furnished according to the period and connected by arched passageways."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The "Louvre of Edinburgh" houses the best Scottish art, plus international art by the likes of Monet, Van Gogh, and more."
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Or, opt for a tour—just be sure to book a month in advance.
