The most photogenic streets, rooftop bars with castle views, the nicest beer gardens, and our local take on the August Fringe — the camera-ready side of the city.
This is the camera-ready side of the city — the pastel curve of Circus Lane, castle-view rooftops, and the controlled chaos of the August Fringe. Each guide flags the best time of day to shoot and how to dodge the crowds.
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