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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Museum · Old Town ·

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Museum · Old Town ·
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Edinburgh Travel Guide by Rick Steves

"▲  Five floors of illusions, holograms, and gags, topped with the best view of the Royal Mile." - Rick Steves' Europe

https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland/edinburgh

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Interactive illusions, mind-bending exhibits, and panoramic city views

optical illusions
camera obscura
views of the city
mirror maze
vortex tunnel
fun for all ages
interactive exhibits
rooftop terrace
Google Rating
4.6 (15.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, United Kingdom Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
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Information

Interactive illusions, mind-bending exhibits, and panoramic city views

optical illusions
camera obscura
views of the city
mirror maze
vortex tunnel
fun for all ages
interactive exhibits
rooftop terrace
Google Rating
4.6 (15.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, United Kingdom Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by null
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by TaraTalksAlot (Atlas Obscura User)
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by ATLAS_OBSCURA
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by Martessa (Atlas Obscura User)
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by ATLAS_OBSCURA
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by Jaszmina Szendrey (Atlas Obscura User)
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Rezidor/vi...
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by ATLAS_OBSCURA
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by Collector of Experiences (Atlas Obscura User)
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by http://www.flickr.com/photos/schnappi/ (grahamnc99)
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by ATLAS_OBSCURA
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by gingercinnamon (Atlas Obscura User)
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions by Martessa (Atlas Obscura User)
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