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The Nelson Monument in Edinburgh is a prominent landmark located on Calton Hill, overlooking the city. Erected in honor of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the monument commemorates his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Designed by architect Robert Burn, the Nelson Monument was completed in 1816, just a few years after Nelson's death. The monument consists of a towering stone tower topped with a prominent ball, which was historically used as a time signal for ships entering the nearby port of Leith. The ball would be raised to the top of the tower at 1:00 pm each day and then dropped precisely at 1:00 pm, allowing sailors to set their maritime chronometers accurately. Visitors to the Nelson Monument can climb a spiral staircase inside the tower to reach the top, where they are rewarded with panoramic views of Edinburgh and its surroundings. On a clear day, one can see landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth. The Nelson Monument stands as a lasting tribute to Admiral Nelson's naval achievements and serves as a beloved landmark and viewpoint for residents and visitors to Edinburgh.
T attsT atts
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I love the Nelson monument! You can't really buy the ticket in advance just get there and pay at the entrance. Make sure you get there at least 30 minutes before the break or last entry because it can be a bit of a wait if there are many people visiting. The view from the top is fantastic with 360 degrees around the monument! I especially love that you can see the clear top of the Author's seat and Holyrood park hill top! The museum on the bottom floor is very interesting as well. There is a bathroom for customers on site. Very friendly and professional staff at the entrance and on the top of the monument! Definitely recommend for a viewing spot of Edinburgh city.
Pavinee GaffneyPavinee Gaffney
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Excellent place to get great views and vistas of the city. Getting to the top of the hill is a bit of a challenge but it's very much worth it. Getting to the top of the monument is a pretty steep, tight climb also £5 fo admittince which is pretty cheap for what you get. Also extremely tight door to get to the view i.e. carrying a backpack through is difficult. The views in particular for this area are great, you really get to see the whole city from up there. Just be mindful of the wind as it could very easily blow your hat or cellphone away if you aren't mindful of it.
John “johneaglestar” TJohn “johneaglestar” T
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Nelson Monument commemorates the death of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The walk up is quick but is not for the faint of heart. On top of Calton Hill offers panoramic views of Edinburgh. There is a time ball that was added in 1852 and six days a week, the time ball still drops at one o’clock to help enable ships in the Firth of Forth to accurately set their time pieces accurately. The Nelson Monument is offer to the public. I definitely recommend visiting this location.
Angela BrownAngela Brown
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Walk up by the steps it is much quicker max 5minutes up. I would advise going up on a clear evening about an hour before sunset. You get a lovely view of the cities skyline and an amazing sunset there is also a lovely little cafe hut that you can get vegan cakes and nice coffies. We sat and had a little drink and watched the sunset it was magnificent. The monument itself is lovely and you get a great view of aruthers seat. Its really worth it and easy to get too.
CaitrionaCaitriona
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The best thing about visiting the monument is that you can get into the grounds for free. There are a few monuments and an old observatory on the hill, so it's great to have a look around. The views are stunning. We wanted to climb up Nelson's monument, but it was closed by the time we we got there (4pm, I think). That disappointed the kids. The yomp up the hill from the parking way below was a pain for us parents!
ScottScott
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The Nelson Monument is a commemorative tower in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated on top of Calton Hill, and provides a dramatic termination to the vista along Princes Street from the west.
attractions: National Museum of Scotland, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile, National Galleries of Scotland: National, The Real Mary King's Close, St Giles' Cathedral, Waverley Market, OMNi Centre, St James Quarter, The Edinburgh Dungeon, restaurants: Dishoom Edinburgh, Makars Mash Bar, COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant | Edinburgh, The Booking Office - JD Wetherspoon, The Dome, Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips, Deacon Brodies Tavern, Brewhemia, The World's End, Bella Italia - Edinburgh Northbridge
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