Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte, Naples

Name: Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte
Address: Salita Moiariello 16, Naples, 80131, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 557 5111

#183 among attractions in Naples

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The Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte is the Neapolitan department of Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, the most important Italian institution promoting, developing and conducting scientific research in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and space science. ()

Local name: Osservatorio astronomico di Capodimonte Established: 1812 (212 years ago)Coordinates: 40°51'49"N, 14°15'19"E

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Salita Moiariello 16Municipalità 3 (San Carlo all'Arena)Naples 80131 Italy

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+39 081 557 5111

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

Nearby attractions include: Museo di Capodimonte, San Giovanni a Carbonara, Palazzo dello Spagnolo, San Gennaro dei Poveri.

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Which popular attractions are close to Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci, Naples (7 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Naples (9 min walk), Palace of Capodimonte, Naples (9 min walk), Museo di Capodimonte, Naples (10 min walk).

How to get to Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte:

Bus

Veterinaria 9 • Lines: 12 (8 min walk)
San Eframo • Lines: 12 (10 min walk)

Train

Napoli Piazza Cavour (15 min walk)
Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (28 min walk)

Metro

Museo • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Materdei • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Tram

Ponte Casanova Ist. Sogliano • Lines: 1, 2 (23 min walk)
Principe Umberto • Lines: 1, 2 (24 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (32 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (33 min walk)