Old Town, Edinburgh
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Old Town seen from Princes Street | |
Interactive map of Old Town, Edinburgh | |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Part of | Old and New Towns of Edinburgh |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv) |
| Reference | 728 |
| Inscription | 1995 (19th Session) |
| Coordinates | 55°56′51.26″N 3°11′29.87″W / 55.9475722°N 3.1916306°W |
Old Town, Edinburgh Location of Old Town, Edinburgh in the City of Edinburgh council area Old Town, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh (Scotland) Old Town, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh (the United Kingdom) | |
The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the oldest part of Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh. The area has preserved much of its medieval street plan and many Reformation-era buildings. Together with the 18th/19th-century New Town, it forms part of a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.