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National Galleries Scotland: Modern One vs The Real Mary King's Close
Both Real Mary King's Close and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One scores significantly higher than Real Mary King's Close. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 10 reviews including Michelin Guide, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
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75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR, Scotland
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"A head emerges from the pavement at the entrance of Modern One, a grand Neoclassical building dating back to 1825."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Edinburgh's gallery of modern art is split between two impressive neoclassical buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds some 500m west of Dean Village."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A wood-panelled location houses the sculptures of Bourdelle, Epstein, Hepworth, Moore and Rickey; the museum is found in an imposing neo-classical building."
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Fodor's
"This handsome former school building, close to the New Town, displays paintings and sculptures by Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, and André Derain, among others."
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2 Stars
"The National Gallery Complex has two buildings: the Gallery itself, which displays the permanent collection, and the Royal Scottish Academy, where major temporary exhibitions are held."
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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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Lonely Planet
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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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