Cagigal Observatory, Caracas

Name: Cagigal Observatory
Address: Real del Observatorio, Caracas, Venezuela

#51 among attractions in Caracas

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The Astronomical and Meteorological Observatory of Caracas, was created by decree of President Juan Pablo Rojas Paul on September 8, 1888. The observatory was established on Quintana Hill, later changed to Cagigal Hill in honor of the astronomer and mathematician, Colonel Juan Manuel Cagigal, who was the founder of mathematical studies in Venezuela. The hill is also known as Observatory Hill. ()

Local name: Observatorio Naval Cagigal Coordinates: 10°30'13"N, 66°55'45"W

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Real del ObservatorioEl SilencioCaracas Venezuela

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Cagigal Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Federal Legislativo, Palacio de las Academias, Birthplace of Simón Bolívar, Panteón Nacional.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cagigal Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Parque Ezequiel Zamora El Calvario, Caracas (16 min walk), Teatro Municipal de Caracas, Caracas (21 min walk), Miraflores Palace, Caracas (22 min walk), Ayacucho Theatre, Caracas (23 min walk).

How to get to Cagigal Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cagigal Observatory:

Bus

Museo Histórico • Lines: 605 (4 min walk)
Bloque 7 • Lines: 605 (6 min walk)

Metro

Capuchinos • Lines: L2, L4 (11 min walk)
Caño Amarillo • Lines: L1 (14 min walk)