Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada, San Fernando

Name: Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada
Address: San Fernando, Spain
Telephone: +34 956 54 50 99

#2 among attractions in San Fernando

Top attraction, Architecture, Historical place, Observatories and planetariums

Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada

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The Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada is the scientific institute and astronomical observatory of the Spanish Navy, located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°27'53"N, 6°12'21"W

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San Fernando Spain

Contact

+34 956 54 50 99

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Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torres de la Casería de Ossio, Municipal Museum, Castillo de San Romualdo, Puente Zuazo.

1.2 miN
Tower
Torres de la Casería de Ossio, San Fernando
31 min walk • Torres de la Casería de Ossio is a complex of three towers of sixteen floors located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. As of 2013 it is the tallest building in the city, surpassing the Hospital Militar de San Carlos by several metres when built in 2007.
0.6 miE
Museum
Municipal Museum, San Fernando
16 min walk • Museo Histórico Municipal de San Fernando is a museum located at 63 Calle Real in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The building was built in 1755 by a merchant of Cadiz, Alonso Ortega y Muñiz, on the grounds of the Dean of the Cathedral of Cadiz.
0.8 miE
Forts and castles
Castillo de San Romualdo, San Fernando
21 min walk • Castillo de San Romualdo is a castle located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Built in the Mudéjar style, it was first mentioned in 1268. It is a protected monument on the Bien de Interés Cultural register.
1.2 miE
Bridge
Puente Zuazo, San Fernando
32 min walk • Puente zuazo Puente Zuazo is a bridge located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The original bridge was built in 1411.
0.8 miE
Restaurant, Church
Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, San Fernando
20 min walk • Iglesia de la Divina Pastora is a church located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was built in the 18th century.
0.5 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
Iglesia Mayor de San Pedro y San Pablo, San Fernando
14 min walk • Iglesia Mayor de San Pedro y San Pablo is a church located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the heart of the city along the Calle Real.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Real Teatro de las Cortes, San Fernando
12 min walk • Real Teatro de las Cortes is a theatre located on Calle de las Cortes in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was established on 1 April 1804 as Teatro Cómico, and currently seats 433 people.
0.7 miE
Museum
Museo Naval de San Fernando, San Fernando
18 min walk • The San Fernando Naval Museum is a naval museum located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Although a naval museum was called for as early as 28 September 1792.
0.4 miE
Architecture
Casa consistorial de San Fernando, San Fernando
11 min walk • Casa consistorial de San Fernando is a building that houses the administrative offices of the city government of San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. This building is of neoclassic style, located in the Plaza de España and is considered the largest town hall in Andalusia and the third largest in Spain.
0.7 miE
Museum
Capitanía General de San Fernando, San Fernando
18 min walk • Capitanía General de San Fernando is an institution of the Spanish Armada, located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was moved from Cadiz to San Fernando in 1769, and then relocated to its current location at the end of the Calle Real in the year 1917.
~1840 ftNE
Park
Jardín Botánico de San Fernando, San Fernando
9 min walk • Jardín Botánico de San Fernando is a botanical garden located next to the Parque Natural de la Bahía de Cádiz in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Established in 2001, it covers an area of about 9 acres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada?

Nearby attractions include Torre Alta, San Fernando (3 min walk), Jardín Botánico de San Fernando, San Fernando (9 min walk), Museo Camaron de la Isla, San Fernando (10 min walk), Casa consistorial de San Fernando, San Fernando (11 min walk).

How to get to Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada by public transport?

The nearest stations to Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada:

Train

San Fernando-Bahía Sur (6 min walk)
San Fernando-Centro (26 min walk)

Tram

Plaza del Carmen • Lines: T1, T2 (13 min walk)
Ardila • Lines: T1, T2 (21 min walk)

Bus

Estación de Autobuses Socibus (26 min walk)