National Monument of Scotland, Memorial on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The National Monument displays twelve massive Doric columns modeled after the Parthenon, standing at the summit of Calton Hill.
Construction of this memorial to Scottish soldiers who died in the Napoleonic Wars began in 1826 but stopped in 1829 due to funding issues.
The monument represents Edinburgh's architectural connection with ancient Greece, leading to the city's nickname as the Athens of the North.
Visitors can reach the monument by walking up Waterloo Place from Princes Street, with accessible paths leading to the viewing area.
The incomplete state of this Category A listed building creates a silhouette that appears like ancient ruins against the Edinburgh skyline.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95474,-3.18191
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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