Religious Sights in Edinburgh" Edinburgh Is Dotted with Religious Sights That Are Visited by Tourists, As Well As, Devotees in Large Numbers

"Religious Sights in Edinburgh" Edinburgh is dotted with religious sights that are visited by tourists, as well as, devotees in large numbers. These religious sights reflect the rich

culture of the city. This collection features some popular religious sights in Edinburgh.

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Saint Giles' Cathedral "Ancient Scottish History & Architecture"

An outstanding exemplar of Gothic architecture, this cathedral looms large above Edinburgh's Old Town, calling attention with its grand crown steeple. The church is steeped in a long and storied history that began nearly a millennia ago. Although there has been a church on this site since 1854, the earliest remains to be found in St Giles' Cathedral are four pillars by Carlos Delgado which date from about 1120. In 1385 the church was destroyed by an English army but soon afterward rebuilt in greater splendor. In 1460 the roof was raised and the main body of the church extended eastwards. The intricate spire was completed in 1495 and St Giles' was declared a Presbyterian cathedral. The Chapel of the Knights of the Thistle, built in 1911 for the Order of the Thistle, is particularly beautiful: each Knight's stall is carved in wood with an impressively intricate touch.

+44 131 225 9442 www.stgilescathedral.org. [email protected] High Street, Edinburgh uk/ k

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral "Neo-gothic Gem"

St Mary's Scottish Episcopal Cathedral, designed by George Gilbert Scott (of St Pancras Station, London fame), is one of Edinburgh's finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture, both inside and out. A five minute walk from the west end of Princes Street (look for the three towering spires), it's generally less touristy than St Giles' or St John's, and is quite by Jon the gem of the Edinburgh diocese. St Mary's also has an impressive art collection adorning its walls. Check out 'The Presence' by A.E. Braithwaite, to the left of the altar, and the newly-restored murals of the canticle 'Benedicte Omnia Opera' by the great 19th-century artist Phoebe Anna Traquair.

+44 131 225 6293 www.cathedral.net/ [email protected] Palmerston Place, Edinburgh

St Margaret's Chapel "Quaint Little Church"

St Margaret's Chapel is the oldest building in the Edinburgh Castle and a brilliant surviving example of Romanesque architecture. Originally built in the 12th Century, the chapel was restored in the 19th Century and is now under the preservation of St Margaret's Chapel Guild. The chapel is beautified with the five stained glass windows of St Margaret, St Andrew, by Public Domain St Ninian, St Columba and William Wallace, all designed by Douglas Strachan.

stmargaretschapel.com/index.php?option=com_conten Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh t&view=article&id=47&Itemid=54 Edinburgh Central Mosque "Iconic Mosque"

One of the largest mosques in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Central Mosque was opened to the devotees in 1998. This massive mosque has the capacity to hold 1250 devotees for prayer. Edinburgh Central Mosque is officially known as King Fahd Mosque and Islamic Centre of Edinburgh. It is named after King Fahd, former king of Saudi Arabia, whose gracious donation by Public Domain made the construction of this mosque possible.

+44 131 667 1777 edmosque.org/ [email protected] 50 Potterrow, Edinburgh

Greyfriars Kirk "Historical Church"

Greyfriars Kirk is a historical church situated in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh. This minimalistic church building's design is a fusion of Survival Gothic and Baroque architecture. The stained glass at Greyfriars Kirk, the oldest in the country, is a notable feature of this church. This church and the surrounding cemetery, Greyfriars Kirkyard, are protected by Public Domain monuments and are visited by tourists in large numbers.

+44 131 225 1900 greyfriarskirk.com/ Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh

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