INAF Catania Astrophysical Observatory, Catania
Operated by the INAF (National Institute for Astrophysics), the Catania Astrophysical Observatory is an astronomical observatory at the foot of Mount Etna known for its observation and research in solar activity as well as local volcanic movements.
Operated by the INAF (National Institute for Astrophysics), the Catania Astrophysical Observatory is an astronomical observatory at the foot of Mount Etna known for its observation and research in solar activity as well as local volcanic movements. It organizes laboratory demonstrations, lectures, telescope tours, and telescope viewing of the sun, planets, moon and stars. It also hosts special events during unusual astronomical occurrences.
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About INAF Catania Astrophysical Observatory
Via S. Sofia, 78, 95125 Gravina di Catania CT, Italy
+39 095 733 2111
INAF Catania Astrophysical Observatory and Nearby Sights on Map
Orto Botanico
Also known as the Hortus Botanicus Catinensis, the Orto Botanico is a sprawling botanical garden spread over 16,000 m² in Catania, operated by the University of Catania
Giardino Bellini
Inaugurated in 1883, the Giardino Bellini is the oldest public garden in Catania
Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena
Founded in 1558, the Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena in Catania is one of the largest monasteries in Europe
Anfiteatro Romano
Via Etnea
Stretching 3 kilometres from Parco Gioeni in the north to Piazza del Duomo in the south, Via Etnea is Catania's main shopping street
Palazzo San Demetrio
The first building to have been rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693, the Palazzo San Demetrio exemplifies Late Baroque architecture
Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano di Catania
The Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano di Catania off Via Vittorio Emanuele near Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi has ruins that shed light on the Roman and Greek origins of the city
Herborarium Museum
The Herborarium Museum explores the history, classification and usage of herbs as well as their preservation
Basilica della Collegiata
Also known as the Santa Maria dell'Elemosina, the Basilica della Collegiata in Catania is the epitome of Sicilian Baroque architecture
Museo del Giocattolo
The Museo del Giocattolo or Toy Museum at the Ciminiere Exhibition Centre in Catania showcases toys from the 19thto 20thcentury