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Cafes in the German Colony
There are various cafes and restaurants in the German Colony. Two are my favorites: The first is Fatoosh Fatoosh has a pleasant garden...
Liat Steir-Livny
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Edinburgh Castle
The most prominent landmark in the skyline of Edinburgh. A Huge fortress located on Castle Rock, which served as a royal castle from the 12th century. The castle was involved in many conflicts, and it has a significant part in Scottish history. Some museums operate inside the castle building: The War Museum, a couple of Regiment museums; The One O'clock Gun exhibition; the Royal apartments; and the Main Hall. The most impressive building serves now as The Scottish National Wa

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


The National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland is a vast and surprising museum that covers lots of subjects: science, nature, cultures, arts, and the history of Scotland. At first, I thought I'd make a quick round at nature & science sections (which I can see in many other museums) and leave enough time for the history section. But things didn't work as I planned. So instead, the nature gallery was excellent! There are great clear explanations about so many natural phenomena, with lots of f

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


The Writers' Museum
The Writers' Museum This Museum is dedicated to three enormous Scottish writers: Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. The museum displays portraits and personal objects of the three writers, alongside their life stories. The museum is hosted in a beautiful old house in Lady Stair's Close at the upper side of the Royal Mile. Free Entry. Website: Visit website

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


The People's Story Museum
This unique museum is dedicated to Edinburgh's working-class people. A proper mix of stories, illustrational figures, images, and original objects tells the history of those who usually stay in the dark. Free Entry. Website: Visit website

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


The Scottish Parliament
The former Scottish Parliament existed from the 13th century until the establishment of the United Kingdom when both the Scottish and the English parliaments ceased to exist. Due to the demands of the Scottish people for more local autonomy, the new Scottish Parliament was established in 1999. In 2004 the Parliament moved to this new building next to Holyrood Park. The entrance to the Parliament is free. You can visit the main parliament hall and a small exhibit telling the s

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


The Hidden Vaults and Tunnels under the South Bridge
Due to the unique geological structure of Edinburgh, the city had to build two bridges to expand: The South Bridge and The North Bridge....

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


St. Giles Cathedral
St. Giles Cathedral is an impressive Gothic cathedral built as a Catholic cathedral in the 14th to 16th century, on the ruins of a former...

Boaz Albert
Jun 2, 20181 min read


Harley-Davidson Museum
You should visit the Harley Davidson Museum to see an example of fulfilling the American dream. Three young men tried to add an engine to...

Boaz Albert
Nov 4, 20171 min read


Milwaukee Art Museum
The impressive Milwaukee Art Museum is lying on the banks of Lake Michigan. The museum has A wing-shaped structure that opens and closes...

Boaz Albert
Nov 4, 20171 min read


Milwaukee Public Museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum is 125 years old, with three and a half floors and 14,000 square meters of exhibits dealing with nature,...

Boaz Albert
Nov 4, 20171 min read


Milwaukee Public Market
The Milwaukee Public Market is a lovely indoor market. Local growers are selling all kinds of food and flowers. You can also find...

Boaz Albert
Nov 3, 20171 min read
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