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University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland
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Ranked #76 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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“University of Edinburgh”
- 13 May 2012
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“University of Edinburgh”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

A gorgeous university campus, great school to attend. Surrounding area very pro-student, lots of cafes and charity shops - and the lovely meadows! More

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Meek5968
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41 reviews 41 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Study”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

studying here so of course I am going to love it - so much to do and see More

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Edinburgh
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35 reviews 35 reviews
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Enlightenment in the Old Town”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

The Old College, or Quadrangle, was developed around the same years as the early parts of the New Town, but in the Old Town of the City, which makes it very unique. With the recent completion of the originally planned central lawn within the quadrangle, this building is very much a must in a tour of the Old Town. The... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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“UNIQUE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

This is because it has the old and the new working perfectly. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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“Wide range of historical and new buildings”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2011

The University of Edinburgh - George Square campus consists of a mix of old and new buildings. The graduating hall - McEwans Hall is beautiful from both the outside and the inside. Next to it is Teviot, the oldest purpose built student union building in the UK and a favourite hangout for both students and summer Fringe visitors. The nearby... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“See only if you are in Edin for a long time”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011

Nothing spectacular, the only bldgs worth while to see is the McEwens hall near Bristo Sq. and the main uni blgding South bridge More

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Turin, Italy
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108 reviews 108 reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“trascurabile”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
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