INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma, Monte Porzio Catone

#2 among attractions in Monte Porzio Catone

Laboratory, Library

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INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma (address: Via Osservatorio) is a place located in Monte Porzio Catone (Lazio region) and belongs to the category of laboratory, library.

It is situated at an altitude of 1306 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°48'43"N latitude and 12°42'18"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Villa Mondragone, Frascati (convention center, 13 min walk), Barco Borghese (ruins, 20 min walk), Villa Falconieri, Frascati (baroque architecture, 23 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°48'43"N, 12°42'18"E

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Via OsservatorioMonte Porzio Catone Italy

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Day trips

INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tusculum, Villa Tuscolana, Frascati Cathedral, Villa Aldobrandini.

1 miS
City, Archaeological site
Tusculum
26 min walk • Tusculum, Italy, is an ancient archaeological site that offers a unique glimpse into the Roman past. Located on the Alban Hills, southeast of Rome, this once-prosperous city boasts a rich history dating back to pre-Roman times.
1 miSW
Park, Baroque architecture
Villa Tuscolana, Frascati
26 min walk • Villa Rufinella, also called Villa Tuscolana, is a villa in Frascati, Italy. Villa Rufinella is situated highest of the villas on the hill above the town of Frascati. It was built by Alessandro Ruffini, bishop of Melfi, in 1578, but during its history, the proprietors have made changes in different parts of it.
1.3 miW
Baroque architecture, Church
Frascati Cathedral, Frascati
33 min walk • Frascati Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Frascati, Italy. Dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle, it is the seat of the Bishop of Frascati.
1.3 miSW
Imposing 17th-century villa and gardens
Villa Aldobrandini, Frascati
33 min walk • The Villa Aldobrandini is a villa in Frascati, Italy. It is still owned and lived in by the Aldobrandini family, and known as Belvedere for its location overlooking the valley toward the city of Rome.
1.3 miW
Baroque architecture, Church
Church of the Gesù, Frascati
33 min walk • Church of the Gesù is a Roman Catholic church in Frascati, in the province of Rome, in Italy. The original church was built in 1520. In 1554, the city began the construction of the another church to replace the original church. but did not complete it.
1.2 miW
Fountain
Villa Lancellotti, Frascati
31 min walk • Villa Lancellotti is a villa in Frascati, Italy, the nearest to the town centre. This villa was constructed in 1582 by Cardinal Bonanni. It was sold in 1617 to the banker Roberto Primo who constructed the 'teatro d'acqua' at the far end of the garden.
0.9 miSW
Baroque architecture, Historical place, Architecture
Villa Falconieri, Frascati
23 min walk • The Villa Falconieri is a villa in Frascati, Italy.
0.8 miW
Ruins, Museum, Historical place
Barco Borghese, Monte Porzio Catone
20 min walk • Barco Borghese is an archaeological site in Monte Porzio Catone, in Italy.
0.5 miSW
Convention center, Vernacular architecture, Universities and schools
Villa Mondragone, Frascati
13 min walk • Villa Mondragone is a patrician villa originally in the territory of the Italian comune of Frascati, now in the territory of Monte Porzio Catone. It lies on a hill 416m above sea-level, in an area called, from its many castles and villas, Castelli Romani about 20 km southeast of Rome, near the ancient town of Tusculum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma?

Nearby attractions include Villa Mondragone, Frascati (13 min walk), Barco Borghese, Monte Porzio Catone (20 min walk), Villa Falconieri, Frascati (23 min walk).