The Edinburgh Castle is built on an ancient volcanic cone, Princess Street Garden enjoys the best views of the rocks and castle, while walking can imagine life in this place 400 years ago, and the side puppy graveyard is very moving.
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Castle Rock Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Castle Rock is a black basalt rock, which is the remnant of a volcanic tube that appeared at the end of the Carboniferous period, about 130 meters above sea level. The famous Edinburgh Castle is located on the Castle Rock, and the castle can overlook the whole city of Edinburgh.
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Castle Rock Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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The Edinburgh Castle is built on an ancient volcanic cone, Princess Street Garden enjoys the best views of the rocks and castle, while walking can imagine life in this place 400 years ago, and the side puppy graveyard is very moving.
About 300 million years ago, Castle Rock was an eruption volcano, buried beneath dunes and soil when volcanic activity stopped. In the Middle Ages, builders chose a prime location here, and will see evidence of the formation of the castle floor and the volcano outside.
The castle is very large. It is recently renovated. The car can drive to the castle. There is a parking lot. It is a place worth going to. The surrounding scenery is very good. It is more beautiful at sunset.
Edinburgh Castle Rock is a black, coarse basalt rock located in Edinburgh Old Town, often considered a hill. No one will deliberately use Castle Rock as an attraction, but in fact Edinburgh's most famous attraction - Edinburgh Castle is located on Castle Rock. Atop this rock overlooks the whole city of Edinburgh.
The architectural style is the new Renaissance style. Just take a picture of the building. The visitor consultation center is still worth passing through on the first floor of the building.