Palermo Astronomical Observatory, Palermo

Name: Palermo Astronomical Observatory
Address: Piazza del Parlamento n. 1, Palermo, 90134, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 233247

#46 among attractions in Palermo

Observatories and planetariums, History museum, Science museum, Museum

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The Giuseppe S. Vaiana Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, housed inside the Palazzo dei Normanni. It is one of the research facilities of the National Institute of Astrophysics. The observatory carries out research projects in the field of astronomy and astrophysics including the study of solar and stellar coronas, stellar evolution and of the supernova remnants. ()

Local name: Osservatorio astronomico di Palermo Coordinates: 38°6'41"N, 13°21'12"E

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Piazza del Parlamento n. 1Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo 90134 Italy

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+39 091 233247

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Palermo Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palermo Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni, Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, Cappella Palatina.

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Which popular attractions are close to Palermo Astronomical Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo (1 min walk), Cappella Palatina, Palermo (1 min walk), Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale, Palermo (2 min walk), Porta Nuova, Palermo (2 min walk).

How to get to Palermo Astronomical Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palermo Astronomical Observatory:

Bus

Vittorio Emanuale - Porta Nuova • Lines: Ncs (2 min walk)
Indipendenza - Palazzo Reale • Lines: 110, 118, 304, 309, 327, 389, Ncs, Nfe (3 min walk)

Train

Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (5 min walk)
Palermo Vespri (20 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (21 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (25 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (33 min walk)