A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a handful of world-renowned festivals await in Edinburgh.

Only one destination, however, was recently named the Leading Cultural City Destination in theWorld Travel Awards.

Every year, the city welcomes theEdinburgh Science Festivalin April and theEdinburgh Jazz and Blues Festivalin July.

Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland

Colorful buildings lining Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland.Credit:Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure

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Street leading to Edinburgh castle

View of Edinburgh Castle from a nearby street.Michela Sieman/Travel + Leisure

View of Edinburgh form hill

View from Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland.Michela Sieman/Travel + Leisure