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St Giles' Cathedral vs The Scottish Parliament
Both St Giles' Cathedral and The Scottish Parliament are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Scottish Parliament is the choice of most professionals compared to St Giles' Cathedral. The Scottish Parliament comes in at #7 in Edinburgh with positive reviews from 6 reviews including Concierge, Fodor's and Frommer's.
St Giles' Cathedral
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
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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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The Scottish Parliament
Concierge
Frommer's
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Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH991SP, Scotland
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Concierge
"Highlights of Catalonian architect Enric Miralles's extraordinary complex include the west side's stainless-steel windows... a section of roof that looks like upturned boats, and the Canongate Wall."
Frommer's
"The abstract motif repeated on the facade facing the Canongate was apparently inspired by Raeburn's painting."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This weird concrete confection at the foot of Salisbury Crags has left the good people of Edinburgh staring and scratching their heads in confusion."
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Travel + Leisure
"Catalonian architect Enric Miralles went $767 million over budget on his 2004 architectural masterpiece."
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Fodor's
"Scotland's somewhat controversial Parliament building is dramatically modern, with irregular curves and angles that mirror the twisting shapes of the surrounding landscape."
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It's worth taking a free tour to see the main hall and debating chamber, a committee room, and other areas. Call well in advance
