Commemorative plaque of Galileo’s telescope

Commemorative plaque of Galileo’s telescope is a memorial in , , . Commemorative plaque of Galileo’s telescope is situated near the building , as well as near .
  • Type: Memorial
  • Also known as: “Targa commemorativa del telescopio di Galileo”
  • Inscription: “Galileo Galilei con il suo cannocchiale da qui il 21 agosto 1609 allargava gli orizzonti dell’uomo nel quarto centenario”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Piazza San Marco and Doge’s Palace.

Square
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, often known in English as St Mark's…

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The Doge's Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic…

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St Mark's Campanile is the bell tower of in , Italy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Marco and San Polo.

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is the central district of .

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is one of six sestieri that make up .

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is one of six sestieri that make up .

Commemorative plaque of Galileo’s telescope

Latitude
45.43401° or 45° 26′ 2″ north
Longitude
12.33914° or 12° 20′ 21″ east
Open location code
8FQJC8MQ+JM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4308455338
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Saint Mark’s Campanile and Loggetta del Sansovino.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Fabris and Rolex.

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Worth a closer look: Murano and Venice Marco Polo Airport.

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