Written by CARLO GIRELLI

Inverness is the largest city in the north of Scotland and it is considered the gateway to the Highlands, it is located on the River Ness and the southwestern end of the Moray Firth .

The city is located at the end of the Great Glen, with Loch Ness, Loch and Loch Ashie Duntelchaig west.

LOCATION

Its buildings are relatively recent (nineteenth century AD), built on the ruins of Inverness destroyed by secular wars and rivalries . Being placed on a confluence of maritime routes and lands had influences of different populations, such as Pitti, Vikings, English and Scottish clans

WHY IS THIS CITY FAMOUS FOR?Inverness is the

administrative, commercial and industrial part of the Scottish Highlands, with 'traditional industry and technology. It is also considered as one of the fastest growing cities in Europe

Famous Person: Karen Gillan ( actress)

THINGS A VISITOR SHOULD NOT MISS

• Inverness Castle: this Castle was rebuilt in 1847 to replace the medieval one. It is the seat of the Sheriff Court . you can not visit it.

• Inverness Museum & Art Gallery: houses a collections of Pictish stones, the particular tombstones typical of Scotland, several dioramas and historical weapons.

• Old High Church: is the oldest church of Inverness.

• Titanic Inverness Maritime Museum: interactive museum with artifacts and ships

• The Loch Ness is a freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, located south-west of Inverness. It is a deep-water lake (the maximum depth is 230 m), it covers approximately thirty-seven kilometers and is known for sightings of the legendary Nessie, the Loch Ness monster.

?QUESTIONS?• Where is Inverness?• How is the city?• Why is Inverness famous for?• Who is one of the most famous person in

Inverness?• Which are the most interesting places to visit

in Inverness?

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