Città della Scienza

The Città della Scienza is a museum in Naples, in Campania in southern Italy. It was opened to the public in 1996 and features various areas where visitors can explore and learn about science, natural phenomena, and hosts a wide large number of science exhibits and culture events.

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Type: Museum
Description: Italian museum
Also known as: “Citta della Scienza”, “Fondazione Idis-Citta della Scienza”, and “Fondazione Idis-Città della Scienza”
Address: Via Coroglio 57, Napoli, 80124

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nisida and Parco Virgiliano.

Nisida

Islet

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Nisida is a volcanic islet of the Flegrean Islands archipelago, in southern Italy. It lies at a very short distance from Cape Posillipo, southwest of Naples; it is connected to the mainland by a camera-enforced 1km-long pedestrian zone.

Parco Virgiliano

Park

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Parco Virgiliano is a scenic park located on the hill of Posillipo, Naples, Italy. The Park serves as a green oasis, built on the tufa stone typical to the coast of Posillipo.

Bagnoli–Città della Scienza railway station

Railway station

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Bagnoli–Città della Scienza railway station is a railway stop in Naples, Italy. It is served by the Cumana railway line, managed by EAV. Bagnoli–Città della Scienza railway station is situated 1¼ km northwest of Città della Scienza.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bagnoli and Marechiaro.

Bagnoli

Suburb

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Bagnoli is a western seaside quarter of Naples, Italy, well beyond the confines of the original city. It is beyond Cape Posillipo and, thus, looking on the coast of the Bay of Pozzuoli.