St Giles' Cathedral

Local nameSt Giles' Cathedral
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Visit this beautiful staple of historical architecture set in the heart of Edinburg, one of the most important architectural landmarks situated along the Royal Mile.

It was supposedly founded as early as 854 as a parish church and later renewed in the 12th century - the traces of the historical structures can be still seen in the present building. Later in the history, many chapels and altars were added to the building, thanks to the generous donations of prominent merchants and nobles.

Come and marvel at the place, where in 1559 John Knox, who is considered Scotland's Martin Luther, preached his first Reformation sermon and began to spread Presbyterian form of Protestantism throughout Scotland.

Tags Religious SitePlace of WorshipChristianWheelchair AccessibleCathedralChurchHistoricalBurial SiteMedieval
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Opening hours

Rooftop Tours:
Sat: 10:30 am - 4 pm
Sun: 1:30 pm - 4 pm

Admission

Free admission to the cathedral (visitors are invited to make a donation of £3/person).

Rooftop tour: £5.50
Tours can take a maximum of 4 people. Booking is advised. For more information, please check the official website.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Giles'_Cathedral

Official Website https://www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/

Email info@stgilescathedral.org.uk

Phone +44 131 226 0674

Address Parliament Square Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1RE, UK

Coordinates 55°56'58.085" N -3°11'27.018" E

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