The Castle is like a gem nestled on the scepter of the town.\n\nIt was my first day in Edinburgh and, after a quick visit to the Princes Street Tourist Office to collect some useful infos, I walked straight to the Castle. \nI knew that it was a little pricey, but it's such a relevant part of the history of Edinburgh and of Scotland that I never considered the idea to complaint about it. Moreover, I would have restored the budget a few hours later, visiting the beautiful (and free) National Gallery.\n\nThis place looks like a miracle of architecture and willingness. Every single stone had to be posed challenging the volcanic rocks rising everywhere. Sometimes it is almost impossible to see where the nature of the place ends and the buildings start.\n\nIt's by far smaller than other castles I've visited in the last years, but its witchery is by no means less than the castles of Prague or Budapest, to name a couple of largest \"brothers\".\n\nThe wee Chapel, the honours of Scotland, the uneven path leading to the main buildings keep the whole place alive under your feet and your eyes. The wind adds an epic flavour to the experience and the wonderful views over the town and towards the Forth Bridge, are unforgettable.\n\nYes. I payed 16 pounds to get in, but after this visit I felt by far richer :)
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