• Situated atop Calton Hill, the Nelson Monument in Edinburgh beckons visitors with its commanding presence and offers a glimpse into the city’s storied past.
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  • Astronomer Chief Charles Piazzi Smyth found the perfect location in 1852 for Edinburgh’s 5 foot shiny, zinc-covered ball – the top of Nelson’s Monument.
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  • Nelson Monument in Edinburgh, Scotland - sight map, attraction information, photo and list of walking tours containing this attraction.
  • In the honour of the Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, the magnificent Nelson Monument was built in Edinburgh. He became a martyr at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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  • The Nelson Monument is a commemorative tower in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, located in Edinburgh, Scotland.