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JK Rowling’s Handprints — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

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JK Rowling’s Handprints
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JK Rowling’s Handprints

City Chambers, 253 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, United Kingdom
4.2(97)
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attractions: The Real Mary King's Close, St Giles' Cathedral, Royal Mile, The Edinburgh Dungeon, National Museum of Scotland, City Art Centre, Edinburgh's Underground City, Edinburgh City Chambers, Mercat Cross, The Writers' Museum, restaurants: Burgers and Beers Grillhouse, The Devil's Advocate, Luckenbooths, Makars Mash Bar, Malt Shovel Inn, Angels with Bagpipes, Bella Italia - Edinburgh Northbridge, Filling Station, Albanach, Arcade Bar Haggis & Whisky House
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Nearby attractions of JK Rowling’s Handprints

The Real Mary King's Close

St Giles' Cathedral

Royal Mile

The Edinburgh Dungeon

National Museum of Scotland

City Art Centre

Edinburgh's Underground City

Edinburgh City Chambers

Mercat Cross

The Writers' Museum

The Real Mary King's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

4.6

(6.4K)

Open 24 hours
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St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral

4.6

(4.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Royal Mile

Royal Mile

4.7

(8.2K)

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The Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon

4.5

(2.8K)

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Nearby restaurants of JK Rowling’s Handprints

Burgers and Beers Grillhouse

The Devil's Advocate

Luckenbooths

Makars Mash Bar

Malt Shovel Inn

Angels with Bagpipes

Bella Italia - Edinburgh Northbridge

Filling Station

Albanach

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Burgers and Beers Grillhouse

Burgers and Beers Grillhouse

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The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate

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Luckenbooths

Luckenbooths

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Makars Mash Bar

Makars Mash Bar

4.8

(3.8K)

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Caye YambaoCaye Yambao
I was so excited to see J.K. Rowling's golden handprint unfortunately it was covered with cement. I overheard the guide in the Harry Potter walking tour that it used to be on the spot with the Rocky chocolate bar packaging but they had to cover it for now as they are trying to fix it or something? Maybe it's one reason for me to come back to Edinburgh.
Laura RenieriLaura Renieri
Per chi ha amato la saga di Harry Potter, Edimburgo è una tappa quasi obbligata. La città ha ispirato ambientazioni, personaggi e luoghi del mondo magico, e non mancano i riferimenti visibili anche a chi visita per la prima volta. Uno di questi è la lastra con le impronte delle mani di J.K. Rowling, situata nella tranquilla courtyard del City Chambers, proprio lungo il Royal Mile. Questo piccolo omaggio è stato realizzato nel 2008, quando l’autrice ricevette l’Edinburgh Award. Accanto alla lastra, una targa ricorda il riconoscimento ufficiale della città per il contributo culturale dato dalla scrittrice. Non è un’attrazione eclatante né particolarmente turistica, ma resta una tappa simbolica per chi vuole seguire le tracce della Rowling in città. Si trova all’aperto e si visita in pochi minuti, perfetta da includere come pausa curiosa durante una passeggiata tra una tappa e l’altra del Royal Mile.
Emily KapllaniEmily Kapllani
Hunted out J.K Rowling’s handprints from The Edinburgh Awards after having a tour from The Potter Trail, as the tour guide recommended coming down to see them. Joanne’s handprints we’re pretty worn down as they’re clearly the most visited, but it was fun to see them all the same, and really special.
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I was so excited to see J.K. Rowling's golden handprint unfortunately it was covered with cement. I overheard the guide in the Harry Potter walking tour that it used to be on the spot with the Rocky chocolate bar packaging but they had to cover it for now as they are trying to fix it or something? Maybe it's one reason for me to come back to Edinburgh.
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Per chi ha amato la saga di Harry Potter, Edimburgo è una tappa quasi obbligata. La città ha ispirato ambientazioni, personaggi e luoghi del mondo magico, e non mancano i riferimenti visibili anche a chi visita per la prima volta. Uno di questi è la lastra con le impronte delle mani di J.K. Rowling, situata nella tranquilla courtyard del City Chambers, proprio lungo il Royal Mile. Questo piccolo omaggio è stato realizzato nel 2008, quando l’autrice ricevette l’Edinburgh Award. Accanto alla lastra, una targa ricorda il riconoscimento ufficiale della città per il contributo culturale dato dalla scrittrice. Non è un’attrazione eclatante né particolarmente turistica, ma resta una tappa simbolica per chi vuole seguire le tracce della Rowling in città. Si trova all’aperto e si visita in pochi minuti, perfetta da includere come pausa curiosa durante una passeggiata tra una tappa e l’altra del Royal Mile.
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Hunted out J.K Rowling’s handprints from The Edinburgh Awards after having a tour from The Potter Trail, as the tour guide recommended coming down to see them. Joanne’s handprints we’re pretty worn down as they’re clearly the most visited, but it was fun to see them all the same, and really special.
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3.0
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I was so excited to see J.K. Rowling's golden handprint unfortunately it was covered with cement. I overheard the guide in the Harry Potter walking tour that it used to be on the spot with the Rocky chocolate bar packaging but they had to cover it for now as they are trying to fix it or something? Maybe it's one reason for me to come back...

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3.0
25w

Pour ceux qui ont aimé la saga Harry Potter, Édimbourg est une étape presque obligatoire. La ville a inspiré des décors, des personnages et des lieux du monde des sorciers, et les références ne manquent pas, même pour ceux qui la visitent pour la première fois. L'une d'entre elles est la dalle avec J.K. Les empreintes de mains de Rowling. Rowling, situé dans la cour calme des City Chambers, juste le long du Royal Mile. Ce petit hommage a été rendu en 2008, lorsque l'auteur a reçu le Prix d'Édimbourg. À côté de la plaque, une plaque commémore la reconnaissance officielle par la ville de la contribution culturelle de l'écrivain. Ce n'est pas une attraction marquante ni particulièrement touristique, mais cela reste une étape symbolique pour ceux qui veulent suivre les traces de Rowling dans la ville. Il est situé à l'extérieur et peut être visité en quelques minutes, parfait pour inclure une pause curieuse lors d'une promenade entre un arrêt et un autre sur le Royal Mile.

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4.0
28w

Per chi ha amato la saga di Harry Potter, Edimburgo è una tappa quasi obbligata. La città ha ispirato ambientazioni, personaggi e luoghi del mondo magico, e non mancano i riferimenti visibili anche a chi visita per la prima volta. Uno di questi è la lastra con le impronte delle mani di J.K. Rowling, situata nella tranquilla courtyard del City Chambers, proprio lungo il Royal Mile. Questo piccolo omaggio è stato realizzato nel 2008, quando l’autrice ricevette l’Edinburgh Award. Accanto alla lastra, una targa ricorda il riconoscimento ufficiale della città per il contributo culturale dato dalla scrittrice. Non è un’attrazione eclatante né particolarmente turistica, ma resta una tappa simbolica per chi vuole seguire le tracce della Rowling in città. Si trova all’aperto e si visita in pochi minuti, perfetta da includere come pausa curiosa durante una passeggiata tra una tappa e l’altra...

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