San José Observatory, Buenos Aires

Name: San José Observatory
Address: Buenos Aires, Argentina

#221 among attractions in Buenos Aires

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The St. Joseph Observatory is an amateur astronomy observatory located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was founded in 1913. It was initially constructed on 1870 and for being the tallest building was declared ideal observatory of Balvanera neighborhood. It is the first astronomical observatory in Buenos Aires which still remains in activity. Currently performs research and recreational activities for the public as courses or seminars. ()

Local name: Observatorio San José Coordinates: 34°36'27"S, 58°24'5"W

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Comuna 3 (Balvanera)Buenos Aires Argentina

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San José Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Palace of Running Waters, Abasto Shopping, Paseo La Plaza.

0.5 miE
Palace, Architecture
Palace of the Argentine National Congress, Buenos Aires
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Shopping, Shopping centre, Theater
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0.9 miNE
Palace
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0.7 miE
Major public space ouside the Senate
Plaza del Congreso, Buenos Aires
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~1820 ftSE
Square
Plaza Primero de Mayo, Buenos Aires
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0.6 miNE
Museum
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Museum, History museum
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0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Teatro General San Martín, Buenos Aires
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Which popular attractions are close to San José Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Balvanera, Buenos Aires (8 min walk), Plaza Miserere, Buenos Aires (9 min walk), Plaza Primero de Mayo, Buenos Aires (9 min walk), Avenida Rivadavia, Buenos Aires (9 min walk).

How to get to San José Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to San José Observatory:

Bus

Azcuénaga y Perón • Lines: 95-1 (2 min walk)
Mitre y Pasteur • Lines: 105G, 105S, 151, 5, 7P, 7S, 90 (3 min walk)

Metro

Alberti • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Pasco • Lines: A (6 min walk)

Train

Once de Septiembre (9 min walk)