Lisbon Astronomical Observatory, Lisbon

Name: Lisbon Astronomical Observatory
Address: Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 361 6730

#98 among attractions in Lisbon

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The Lisbon Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Tapada da Ajuda, in the civil parish of Alcântara, municipality of Lisbon. Recognized internationally for its quality of work in the field of positioning astronomy, in 1992, it became a dependency of the University of Lisbon, responsible for scientific and historical research, along with media relations. ()

Local name: Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa Opened: 1812 (212 years ago)Coordinates: 38°42'38"N, 9°11'15"W

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AlcântaraLisbon Portugal

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+351 21 361 6730

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Which popular attractions are close to Lisbon Astronomical Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Tapada da Ajuda, Lisbon (5 min walk), Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Lisbon (16 min walk), Berardo - Art Deco Museum, Lisbon (16 min walk), Carris Museum, Lisbon (18 min walk).

How to get to Lisbon Astronomical Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lisbon Astronomical Observatory:

Bus

Rua Fonseca Benevides • Lines: 742 (6 min walk)
Casalinho da Ajuda • Lines: 742 (7 min walk)

Tram

Rua João de Barros • Lines: 18E (10 min walk)
Alto de Santo Amaro • Lines: 18E (10 min walk)

Train

Alcântara-Terra (21 min walk)
Alcântara-Mar (24 min walk)

Ferry

Belém • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (32 min walk)