Real Observatorio de Madrid, Madrid

Name: Real Observatorio de Madrid
Address: Calle de Alfonso XII, 5, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Telephone: +34 915 97 95 64

#167 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Observatory of Madrid is a historic observatory situated on a small hill next to the Buen Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain. It was completed in 1790 and took over some of the work previously done by the naval observatory on the south coast. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°24'30"N, 3°41'14"W

Address

Calle de Alfonso XII, 5Retiro (Parque del Retiro)Madrid 28014 Spain

Contact

+34 915 97 95 64

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Real Observatorio de Madrid open?

Real Observatorio de Madrid is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 4:30 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 4 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Real Observatorio de Madrid?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid (3 min walk), Atocha station memorial, Madrid (4 min walk), Monument to Claudio Moyano, Madrid (6 min walk), Pantheon of Illustrious Men, Madrid (7 min walk).

How to get to Real Observatorio de Madrid by public transport?

The nearest stations to Real Observatorio de Madrid:

Bus

Alfonso XII - Claudio Moyano • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)
Pº Infanta Isabel - Alfonso XII • Lines: 10, 14, 26, 32, C1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Atocha • Lines: L1 (4 min walk)
Estación del Arte • Lines: L1 (6 min walk)

Train

Atocha-Cercanías (5 min walk)
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha (6 min walk)