Edinburgh, Scotland is the capital and second-largest city, with a population of approximately 450,000 people. Edinburgh Festival, the largest performing arts festival in the world, occurs annually. During that festival and other art-related festivals, the population of the city doubles. Edinburgh is one of the major tourist destinations of the world, and approximately 13,000,000 visitors are welcomed each year. Next to London, England, Edinburgh is the second largest tourist destination in the United Kingdom. Edinburgh is separated into two distinct areas, divided by Prince Street Gardens. From the garden (started in 1816), you can see Edinburgh Castle. The financial district is next to the castle. Like other destinations in the United Kingdom, The Old Town area of Edinburgh has preserved its medieval appearance. The castle and the road leading to it are considered to be The Royal Mile