Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art
The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art — Public artwork (statue) by William Brodie.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
About
The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art is a place of interest in central Scotland. Built or established in 1862, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area EH2.
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Place summary
The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art is located in central Scotland, postcode EH2. Established in 1862, this Victorian structure exemplifies the architectural style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9510, -3.1981
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH2 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Established
- 1862
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.royalscottishacademy.org
Sources
- osm: n2934374681 (ODbL)
- commons: The genius of architecture crowning the theory and practice of art.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art?
- The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH2 2HG).
- When was The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art built?
- Built or established in 1862.
- How do I get to The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH2 2HG.