Santa Lucia Stroncone Astronomical Observatory

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The Santa Lucia Stroncone Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at 350 metres altitude in Stroncone, near the city of Terni, in Umbria, north central Italy. ()

Local name: Osservatorio astronomico Santa Lucia Stroncone Coordinates: 42°31'8"N, 12°38'37"E

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Santa Lucia Stroncone Astronomical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cascata delle Marmore, Sanctuary of Greccio, Palazzo Spada, Sant'Alò.

4.3 miNE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Cascata delle Marmore, Terni
109 min walk • The Cascata delle Marmore is a man-made wonder that adorns the Italian countryside near the city of Terni, in the heart of Umbria. This astonishing waterfall, with its origins dating back to the ancient Romans, is one of the tallest in Europe and arguably the most...
6.7 miSE
Church, Temple
Sanctuary of Greccio
172 min walk • Nestled in the serene Italian countryside of Lazio, the Sanctuary of Greccio is a spiritual haven that exudes tranquility and historical significance. Known primarily as a church, this sacred site holds a special place in the hearts of many, particularly followers of...
2.9 miN
Architecture, Monuments and statues, City hall
Palazzo Spada, Terni
74 min walk • Palazzo Spada is a palace in Terni, Umbria, central Italy, built on behest of Count Michelangelo Spada in the mid-16th century and designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. It currently serves as the town hall for the city.
3 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sant'Alò, Terni
77 min walk • The church of Sant'Alò is an early-medieval Roman Catholic church in Terni, Umbria, in Italy. It is dedicated to Saint Eligio, patron of the jewelers.
2.8 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
San Salvatore, Terni
73 min walk • San Salvatore is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church in Terni, region of Umbria, in Italy.
3.2 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
San Francesco, Terni
81 min walk • The church of San Francesco is a late-Romanesque and early-Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church and convent in the town of Terni, region of Umbria, in Italy.
2.9 miN
Church, Baroque architecture
Terni Cathedral, Terni
74 min walk • Terni Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Terni, Umbria, Italy, and the seat of the bishop of Terni-Narni-Amelia. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
4.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Recentino
122 min walk • Lago di Recentino is a lake in the Province of Terni, Umbria, Italy.
2.8 miN
42°33'34"N • 12°39'8"E
Caos, Terni
73 min walk • Specialty museum, Art museum, Art gallery
5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Sacro speco francescano, Narni
127 min walk • The Speco di San Francesco is one of the most important sanctuaries of Franciscanism, located in the vicinity of Narni at about 600 m a.s.l.: built near the caves where the saint of Assisi used to retire in prayer, it is the destination of numerous...
3.4 miN
Church
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova, Terni
87 min walk • The Church of St. Anthony of Padua is a shrine in Terni, constituting a parish and built beginning in 1923. It is generally considered the "worker" parish because of its location, between the station and the steel mills, which usually makes it a...