This famous shopping district is located in a city known for its annual performing arts festival, the largest in the world. Approximately 13 million tourists visit each year, and this capital city’s population doubles for major arts events.
Locals and visitors alike enjoy walks through one of the country’s four branches of the Royal Botanic Garden. Founded in 1670 to grow medicinal plants, the gardens function as both a tourist attraction and scientific establishment.
In the 1820s, residents witnessed a two-year murder spree. The local medical college, in need of bodies for dissection and research, purchased the victims’ corpses from the killers. Robert Louis Stevenson used the story as fodder for one of his books, and references appear in children’s songs.
Now noted as one of the best neighborhoods for restaurants and bars, the Grassmarket was once an arena for public hangings. A pub commemorates one of the intended victims, Maggie Dickson, who awoke from the coffin en route to her burial. Enriched with a colorful past, this city offers numerous historical attractions, shopping opportunities and nightlife options.
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Answer to the March 2006 "Where in the World" Contest
Last month's mystery destination was the giant Buddha in Hong Kong. Our image shows the 268 steps leading up to massive statue.
Thanks to all who wrote in their guesses. This month's winner is Erika Archer from Boulder, CO. Congratulations, Erika!
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