Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University, Lviv

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The Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University is the astronomical observatory of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv in Lviv, Ukraine. It was founded in 1771 by the Jesuit college of Lviv, which makes it the 17th oldest observatory in Europe. It was closed around 1783 and restored as part of Lviv University in 1900 as the Astronomical Institute and again as the Observatory in 1912. Operations were interrupted by the Second World War, after which the Observatory became part of the University of Lviv in 1945. Research at the observatory encompasses observational and theoretical studies in cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, and stellar astrophysics. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°49'58"N, 24°1'47"E

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Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Market, Potocki Palace, Prison at Łąckiego, Lubomirski Palace.

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Which popular attractions are close to Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University?

Nearby attractions include Mihajlovi Grusevskomu, Lviv (6 min walk), Stefanyk National Science Library, Lviv (8 min walk), Lviv Conservatory, Lviv (8 min walk), Lviv philharmonic Society Concert hall, Lviv (9 min walk).

How to get to Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University:

Tram

Franko square (6 min walk)
Saksahanskoho (6 min walk)

Bus

Stryiskyi market • Lines: 1004 (8 min walk)
Shota Rustaveli • Lines: 1004 (8 min walk)

Train

Паркова (19 min walk)
Сонячна (27 min walk)