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Edinburgh attraction undergoing major refurbishment
4 Mar 2010
Travellers planning to catch flights to Edinburgh for a city break later this year will be able to visit the newly refurbished Camera Obscura and World of Illusions attraction.
The site - which was opened in 1835 and is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year - is currently undergoing a £1.2m expansion that is due for completion in June 2010.
Visitors will be able to explore an extra 200 square metres of exhibition space, which will house more optical tricks, interactive exhibits and light effects.
Highlights will include a new Ames room - a distorted space designed to create an illusion - a collection of rare Rubin's vases and a glass walkway offering views of Edinburgh's old town area and beyond.
Andrew Johnson, director and manager of Camera Obscura, said: 'This refurbishment comes at a significant time for our attraction as it celebrates its 175th anniversary this year. Progress on the building is already far advanced and we are extremely excited about the launch this summer.'
He added: 'We have had much fun sourcing new exhibits, many of which have been suggested by our visitors. From a vortex tunnel of light to a mirrored maze, there will be something to surprise and delight everyone.'
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The site - which was opened in 1835 and is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year - is currently undergoing a £1.2m expansion that is due for completion in June 2010.
Visitors will be able to explore an extra 200 square metres of exhibition space, which will house more optical tricks, interactive exhibits and light effects.
Highlights will include a new Ames room - a distorted space designed to create an illusion - a collection of rare Rubin's vases and a glass walkway offering views of Edinburgh's old town area and beyond.
Andrew Johnson, director and manager of Camera Obscura, said: 'This refurbishment comes at a significant time for our attraction as it celebrates its 175th anniversary this year. Progress on the building is already far advanced and we are extremely excited about the launch this summer.'
He added: 'We have had much fun sourcing new exhibits, many of which have been suggested by our visitors. From a vortex tunnel of light to a mirrored maze, there will be something to surprise and delight everyone.'
Flights to Edinburgh are provided by easyJet, British Airways, bmi and other carriers.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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