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Save to your city mapThe Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is the oldest attraction in Edinburgh, an optical effect experience that amuses visitors of all ages and nationalities. It all began in 1835 when Maria Theresa Short opened 'a popular observatory' to the public in a building on Calton Hill. Today it boasts five floors of weird optical spectacles that will blow your mind! Don't worry it's just your mind playing tricks on you...

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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

549 Castlehill, Old Town
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