EDINBURGH / CAMERA OBSCURA AND WORLD OF ILLUSION

This experience has delighted and intrigued people for over 150 years. It is a ‘must’ on any visit to Edinburgh. The Camera Obscura, http://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/your_visit/times_prices.asp show is a fascinating and highly amusing way to see this city (and learn about its history). Your guide will entertain you while telling stories of Edinburgh. All visitors are truly amazed at how, in this age of high technology, a simple mirror, with lenses and daylight, can produce this incredible panorama. Experiencing the Camera Obscura is like stepping back in time!

From inside this mysterious chamber, you see live moving images of Edinburgh, http://edinburgh.org/ projected onto a viewing table through a giant periscope. The beauty of its intricate alleys and tearooms, is in contrast to a more mysterious world animated by the events of Harry Potter. The last Camera Obscura presentation, usually begins 1 hour before closing (or earlier in winter as the Camera Obscura works with daylight). It’s recommend you allow 2 hours for the visit.

Perched high above the city, let the view take your breath away! 360° panoramas of Edinburgh and don’t miss this fantastic, free high-power telescopes and binoculars which give close-up views of the city. http://edinburgh.org/discover/itineraries/two-day/ You can come and see this amazing live moving panorama of the city, spying on passers-by in the street below! The Camera Obscura has now been delighting visitors for over 175 years! If you like magic, the Dark Room in Edinburgh is the perfect place for you. Awaits a museum full of beautiful attractions frighteningly, a perfect place to dream of being a great magician at least for two hours.