Edinburgh Vaults, Underground chambers beneath South Bridge in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The Edinburgh Vaults consist of 120 chambers formed within 19 arches, creating a network of underground rooms beneath the city streets.
After their construction in 1788, merchants and craftsmen used these vaults until deteriorating conditions forced them to abandon the spaces by 1820.
These underground chambers hold significance as a location where impoverished residents sought shelter during Edinburgh's rapid population growth in the 1800s.
Tours operate daily from the city center, with entry fees starting at 20 pounds per adult for guided explorations lasting approximately one hour.
The vaults contain artifacts discovered during 1985 excavations, including medicine bottles, ceramics, and children's toys from past inhabitants.
Location: City of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94940,-3.18722
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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