Asiago Astrophysical Observatory

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The Asiago Astrophysical Observatory is an Italian astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Padua. Founded in 1942, it is located on the plateau of Asiago, 90 kilometers northwest of Padua, near the town of Asiago. Its main instrument is the 1.22-meter Galilei telescope, currently used only for spectrometric observations. ()

Local name: Osservatorio astrofisico di Asiago Coordinates: 45°51'58"N, 11°31'36"E

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Asiago Astrophysical Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calà del Sasso, Ossario, Cima Ekar, Monte Verena.

4.7 miE
Hiking, Outdoor activities, Hiking trail
Calà del Sasso, Valstagna
121 min walk • The Calà del Sasso is a path leading down from the village of Sasso di Asiago towards the town of Valstagna, province of Vicenza, north-eastern Italy. It has 4444 steps, is 7 km long, and is the longest staircase in Italy as well as the world's longest staircase open to the public.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Ossario
17 min walk • The Ossuary of Solferino is a place of memory and contemplation, located in northern Italy, in the Lombardy region. Also known as the Soldiers' Cemetery, it is a historical ossuary where the remains of soldiers who fell during the Battle of Solferino in 1859 rest.
2.4 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
Cima Ekar
61 min walk • The Cima Ekar Observing Station is an astronomical observatory on the crest of Cima Ekar, a mountain ridge located approximately 4 kilometers southeast of and 350 m higher than the town of Asiago, Italy.
7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Verena
179 min walk • Monte Verena is a mountain of the Veneto, Italy. It has an elevation of 2,015 metres.
4.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Zebio
109 min walk • Monte Zebio is a mountain of the Veneto, Italy. It has an elevation of 1,819 metres. The mountain was an important stronghold for the Austro-Hungarian defensive line during World War I.
2.4 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Trampolino di Pakstall, Gallio
60 min walk • Trampolino di Pakstall is a ski jumping normal hill in Gallio, Italy.
3.3 miW
Locality
Roana
85 min walk • One of the main attractions in Roana is the breathtaking scenery that surrounds the town. Visitors can explore the lush green meadows, dense forests, and crystal-clear lakes that make this region a paradise for nature lovers.
5.8 miSE
Locality
Lusiana
148 min walk • Lusiana is a small town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy, in the comune of Lusiana Conco. The town is situated at about 750 metres above sea level on the Asiago plateau.
6.1 miSE
Town
Conco
155 min walk • One of the main attractions in Conco is the breathtaking scenery that surrounds the town. With its lush green valleys, rolling hills, and snow-capped peaks, the landscape is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
5.4 miNE
Locality
Foza
139 min walk • One of the town's most striking features is its well-preserved medieval architecture, with narrow cobblestone streets and historic buildings that exude a timeless charm. Visitors can wander through the town's winding lanes, taking in the beauty of its centuries-old...
3.6 miNW
Ice skating, Ice rink
PalaRobaan
91 min walk • The PalaRobaan is the ice stadium of Roana.