Astronomical Observatory of Trieste, Trieste

Name: Astronomical Observatory of Trieste
Address: Via Giambattista Tiepolo 11, Trieste, 34143, Italy
Telephone: +39 040 319 9111

#20 among attractions in Trieste

Observatories and planetariums, Museum

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Astronomical Observatory of Trieste is an astronomical center of studies located in the city of Trieste in northern Italy. ()

Local name: Osservatorio astronomico di Trieste Coordinates: 45°38'41"N, 13°46'26"E

Address

Via Giambattista Tiepolo 11Trieste 34143 Italy

Contact

+39 040 319 9111

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

Nearby attractions include: Trieste Cathedral, Railway Museum Trieste Campo Marzio, Piazza Unità d'Italia, Saint Spyridon Church.

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Public square with landmark fountain
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18th-century Serbian Orthodox church
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Canal, Historical place
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Astronomical Observatory of Trieste?

Nearby attractions include Trieste Cathedral, Trieste (4 min walk), Jewish Museum Carlo e Vera Wagner, Trieste (8 min walk), Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Trieste (9 min walk), Teatro Romano, Trieste (9 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Astronomical Observatory of Trieste:

Bus

Via Tepolo • Lines: 15, 16, D (2 min walk)
Via San Giacomo in Monte • Lines: 1, 10, 56, Bus 56, C (2 min walk)

Ferry

Molo Audace • Lines: Trieste - Grado (15 min walk)
Molo dei Bersaglieri • Lines: Ferry (15 min walk)

Tram

Piazza Oberdan • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)
Piazza Casali • Lines: 2 (23 min walk)

Train

Trieste Campo Marzio Smistamento (22 min walk)
Trieste Centrale (24 min walk)