Holyrood Palace Holyrood Palace Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the palace where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned and lived. It was built in 1498 by James V, the father of Queen Mary. It was formerly Holyrood Abbey. Some remains of the abbey can still be seen in the palace. Every summer, this is the royal residence of the Queen of England when she comes to Scotland. Whenever the Queen lives here, the royal flag will be raised in the palace like Buckingham Palace and other royal palaces.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse There have been many events in history, the most famous of which is Queen Mary of Scotland, who once lived in the castle tower. Mary married the French royal family at the age of 15, and returned to Scotland when her husband died at the age of 19. Palace of Holyroodhouse Later, Queen Mary lost the throne in a rebellion, and her secretary was stabbed to death in the tower with 56 knives. She fled to England to seek asylum from her cousin Elizabeth I, but was executed after being imprisoned for 19 years.
Palace of Holyroodhouse Next to it is the vast Holy Cross Park, where the Edinburgh Art Festival sometimes holds open-air performances. Behind the park is an extinct volcano shaped like a lion, and the top of the mountain is called Arthur's Seat.

Scenic spot features:

palace, cultural tour, palace, western architecture, city tour