I have to say emphatically that Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world (having been to quite a few cities). The aspct of having the main street with only one side having shops with the other side entirely showing the fantastic vista of gardens with the castle on top of the rock as the backdrop is unique and unsurpassed. Its just so pretty - and (get this) the city is even prettier at night, being all lit up! The stonework in the buildings are accentuated with being lit up and some of the more intricate architecture are entirely lit up with coloured lights. I LOVE EDINBURGH!

I would have to agree that Paris is beautiful too, as is Chester with that special something.