Argentine National Observatory, Córdoba

Name: Argentine National Observatory
Address: Calle Francisco de Laprida 854, Córdoba, X5000BGR, Argentina
Telephone: +54 351 433-1063

#15 among attractions in Córdoba

Observatories and planetariums, Museum

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The Argentine National Observatory, today the Astronomical Observatory of Córdoba, was founded on 24 October 1871, by Argentine president Domingo F. Sarmiento and the North American astronomer Benjamin Apthorp Gould. ()

Local name: Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba Coordinates: 31°25'13"S, 64°11'56"W

Address

Calle Francisco de Laprida 854Centro (Observatorio)Córdoba X5000BGR Argentina

Contact

+54 351 433-1063

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Argentine National Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Argentine National Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Sr. Espacio, Córdoba (10 min walk), Palacio de Justicia, Córdoba (12 min walk), Museo iberoamericano de artesanias de Fundart, Córdoba (12 min walk), Paseo de las Artes, Córdoba (12 min walk).

How to get to Argentine National Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Argentine National Observatory:

Bus

Mariano Moreno 642 • Lines: C2.vuelta, C5.vuelta, C7.vuelta (3 min walk)
Paso de los Andes 535 • Lines: C2.ida, C5.ida, C7.ida (6 min walk)

Train

R. Sáenz Peña (38 min walk)