Camera Obscura

Edinburgh, Italy

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a tourist attraction located in Outlook Tower on the Castlehill section of the Royal Mile close to Edinburgh Castle. The original attraction was founded by entrepreneur Maria Theresa Short in 1835 and was exhibited on Calton Hill. Outlook Tower has been a museu

m since the late 1890s and is currently home to many interactive exhibits, including the original camera obscura.

Listen to the audio guide for Camera Obscura Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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