Museo della Specola, Bologna

Name: Museo della Specola
Address: Via Zamboni 33, Bologna, 40126, Italy
Telephone: +39 051 209 9610

#94 among attractions in Bologna

Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum

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Museo della Specola (address: Via Zamboni 33) is a place located in Bologna (Emilia-Romagna region) and belongs to the category of museum, observatories and planetariums, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 190 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 44°29'48"N latitude and 11°21'9"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo della Specola is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Teatro Comunale (bus, 4 min walk), San Vitale (trolleybus, 5 min walk), Bologna Zanolini (train, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Palazzo Poggi (museum, 1 min walk), Biblioteca Universitaria (library, 1 min walk), Palazzo Rossi Poggi Marsili (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 44°29'48"N, 11°21'9"E

Address

Via Zamboni 33San Vitale (Inerio)Bologna 40126 Italy

Contact

+39 051 209 9610

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo della Specola open?

Museo della Specola is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10:30 am - 11:30 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 11:30 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 11:30 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 11:30 am & 12 pm - 1 pm & 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo della Specola?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Poggi, Bologna (1 min walk), Biblioteca Universitaria, Bologna (1 min walk), Palazzo Rossi Poggi Marsili, Bologna (2 min walk), Collezione di Chimica "G. Ciamician", Bologna (2 min walk).

How to get to Museo della Specola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo della Specola:

Bus

Teatro Comunale • Lines: C, T2 (4 min walk)
Porta San Donato • Lines: 101, 14, 14N, 19, 20, 20N, 25, 27, 28, 36, 37, 61, 89, 93, 94 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

San Vitale • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)
Porta San Donato • Lines: 32 (6 min walk)

Train

Bologna Zanolini (10 min walk)
Bologna Centrale (21 min walk)