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Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory

  • Visit: about 1 h 50 min
Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory
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The Bourbon observatory on the Miradois hill, the first building in Italy designed as an astronomical observatory.

The Observatory was founded in 1819 by Ferdinand I of Bourbon and is considered the first building in Italy purpose-built as an observatory. The Neoclassical building dominates the city from the Miradois hill.Today it is part of the National Institute for Astrophysics. The museum of astronomical instruments can be visited by appointment and during events open to the public.

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