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INAF Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory
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28 reviews
#321 of 893 things to do in Naples
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,697 contributions
What a view from the summit
May 2019
Atop a hill of 150m elevation the observatory benefits from the splendid vantage point with panoramic views over the city and bay. Today, our mission was to give the churches and galleria’s a break and indulge in this fine collection of clocks, telescopes and old scientific instruments
Written 21 August 2019
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Andrius
Eilat, Israel6 contributions
Trying to visit
Aug 2018 • Family
When visiting Naples, we also planned to see the Observatory, as I am astronomer, it is very important to me. We find out from the security guard that it is closed by September. No information on the Internet or at the observatory itself. Security guard does not speak English, by the way, as many Italian ...
Written 14 August 2018
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Bellachele68
Arcidosso, Italy148 contributions
Over the Moon for This Museum
Jul 2015 • Family
There is a hidden little gem of a museum at the top of Capodimonte at the Astronomical Observatory that displays a variety of ancient telescopes and astronomical tools, two beautiful examples of astronomical mechanisms (one is a clock-like mechanism that displayed the current configuration of stars and planets), and a second edition of Copernicus's Dē revolutionibus orbium coelestium! Among all of this fun stuff are perfect exhibits for children explaining planets and also allowing them to "virtually" flip through their library of ancient astronomical texts. The story behind the museum's creation is pretty cool a well.....ask about it when you arrive.
Written 11 July 2015
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