Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Alexander And Bucephalus
Alexander And Bucephalus — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Alexander And Bucephalus is a place of interest in central Scotland. Built or established in 1829, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Place summary
Alexander And Bucephalus is located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. Established in 1829, this Georgian structure is notable for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9501, -3.1902
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Established
- 1829
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:45
- Official site
- www.realmarykingsclose.com
Sources
- osm: w304542355 (ODbL)
- commons: Monument to Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus. Александр Македонский, укрощающий Буцефала. - panoramio.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alexander And Bucephalus?
- Alexander And Bucephalus is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1PL).
- When was Alexander And Bucephalus built?
- Built or established in 1829.
- Is Alexander And Bucephalus free to visit?
- Yes, Alexander And Bucephalus is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alexander And Bucephalus?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1PL.