Vatican Observatory, Castel Gandolfo

Name: Vatican Observatory
Address: Castel Gandolfo, Italy

#2 among attractions in Castel Gandolfo

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The Vatican Observatory is an astronomical research and educational institution supported by the Holy See. Originally based in the Roman College of Rome, the Observatory is now headquartered in Castel Gandolfo, Italy and operates a telescope at the Mount Graham International Observatory in the United States. ()

Local name: Specola Vaticana Coordinates: 41°44'50"N, 12°39'2"E

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Vatican Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Lake Albano, Albano Cathedral, Villa of Domitian.

~80 ftW
Expansive Vatican-owned palace and gardens
Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo
1 min walk • Nestled in the scenic town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo is a site steeped in history and grandeur. This palatial residence has served as a summer retreat for popes for centuries, offering a tranquil escape from the bustle of Vatican...
1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Albano
25 min walk • Nestled in the Alban Hills of Lazio, Italy, Lake Albano – also known as Lago di Albano – is a serene oasis that boasts a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This small volcanic crater lake, with its crystal-clear waters, is located just 24...
1.2 miS
Church
Albano Cathedral, Albano Laziale
31 min walk • Albano Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Albano Laziale, in the province of Rome and the region of Lazio, Italy. It is the seat of the Suburbicarian Diocese of Albano.
0.7 miSE
Ancient Roman architecture
Villa of Domitian, Castel Gandolfo
18 min walk • The Villa of Domitian, known as Albanum Domitiani or Albanum Caesari in Latin, was a vast and sumptuous Roman villa or palace built by Emperor Titus Flavius Domitian. It was situated 20 km outside Rome, in the Alban Hills, in the ancient territory of Ager Albanus.
~300 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Collegiata di San Tommaso da Villanova, Castel Gandolfo
2 min walk • The pontifical collegiate church of St. Thomas of Villanova is the principal place of Catholic worship in the town of Castel Gandolfo, in the metropolitan city of Rome Capital and suburbicarian see of Albano, parish of the parish of the same name...
1.3 miS
Church
Chiesa Santa Maria della Rotonda, Albano Laziale
33 min walk • The shrine of Maria Santissima della Rotonda, formerly known as Santa Maria Maggiore, is an important Marian shrine in Lazio, located in the city of Albano Laziale, in the province of Rome, in the Castelli Romani area.
1.2 miSE
Church
San Paolo Apostolo, Albano Laziale
31 min walk • St. Paul's Church, elevated since 1999 to the Shrine of St. Gaspar del Bufalo, is a Catholic place of worship in Albano Laziale, in the province of Rome in the Suburbicarian See of Albano.
1.1 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadio Pio XII, Albano Laziale
29 min walk • Stadio Pio XII is a multi-use stadium in Albano Laziale, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and it serves as the home of Albalonga of Serie D and formerly of the Vatican City national football team. The stadium holds 1,500 people.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vatican Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo (1 min walk), Collegiata di San Tommaso da Villanova, Castel Gandolfo (2 min walk), Villa of Domitian, Castel Gandolfo (18 min walk).