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Edinburgh is one of the host cities of Rugby World Cup 2007. This is an ancient city of Scotland and it is the capital of Scotland. The city is as old as 18th century. Edinburgh is situated around the Castle Rock and it is the second city in terms of its size.The city is a cherished destination among the tourists and second popular destination just after London. There are various churches, specially the national Church of Scotland, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirk, Canongate Kirk and St Andrew's and St George's Church, the 12th century Duddingston Kirk, St Mary's Cathedral, the Scottish Episcopal Church, St Paul's and St George's Church, Charlotte Baptist Chapel, Carrubbers Christian Center and Bellevue Chapel. These churches draw number of tourists and pilgrims to Edinburgh. The city is also famous for Edinburgh Annual Festival. One can enjoy this festival during the visit to Edinburgh in the time of Rugby World Cup 2007.
In Edinburgh the Murrayfield is the stadium and the selected venue for the match of the Pool C. this match will be between Scotland and Romania and Scotland and New Zealand. The stadium was built in 1925 and is situated at the west end of Edinburgh. The stadium is very close to the Edinburgh zoo and Haymarket railway station which is 20 minutes from the stadium. The stadium owes its name from the name of the place it is situated.
Murrayfield in Edinburgh is also used will be used for matches other than Rugby World Cup 2007. This stadium in Edinburgh is refurbished in 1994. After renovation of this Stadium Edinburgh becomes an important and wanted site for the Rugby Matches.
Travel.mapsofworld.com is an authentic travel site which gives all the information about the Rugby World Cup 2007 Host Cities, Edinburgh.
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