Maragheh observatory, Maragheh

Name: Maragheh observatory
Address: Maragheh, Iran

#1 among attractions in Maragheh

Top attraction, Observatories and planetariums

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Maragheh observatory was an astronomical observatory established in 1259 CE under the patronage of the Ilkhanid Hulagu and the directorship of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian scientist and astronomer. Located in the heights west of Maragheh, which is today situated in the East Azerbaijan Province of Iran, it was once considered "the most advanced scientific institution in the Eurasian world". ()

Local name: رصدخانه مراغه Coordinates: 37°23'46"N, 46°12'33"E

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Maragheh Iran

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Maragheh observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alavian Dam, University of Maragheh.

3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Alavian Dam, Maragheh
98 min walk • The Alavian Dam and Lake is situated on the Soofian Chay river in East Azerbaijan Province, north-western Iran. It is located about 3 kilometres north of Maraqeh.
3.7 miE
Universities and schools
University of Maragheh, Maragheh
96 min walk • University of Maragheh is a public university in the city of Maragheh, in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. The university is a state-funded institution which has 4 faculties and 14 departments.

Maragheh observatory, Maragheh

Facts and practical information

Maragheh observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Alavian Dam, Maragheh

University of Maragheh, Maragheh