Parco dell’Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte

The Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte is the Neapolitan department of Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, the most important Italian institution promoting, developing and conducting scientific research in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and space science.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci and Botanical Garden of the University of Naples Federico II.

Church
Photo: Baku, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a Baroque style, Roman Catholic church in , , located on via Veterinaria, near the Botanical Gardens. is situated 380 metres southeast of Parco dell’Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte.

Garden
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The is a research facility and . The premises take up about 15 hectares and are located in via Foria, adjacent to the historical edifice Albergo dei Poveri, the Royal Hospice for the Poor under the Bourbon dynasty.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Capodimonte and Rione Sanità.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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is a neighbourhood in , part of the quarter. It is located north of Naples' historical centre, adjacent to the Capodimonte hill.

Suburb
is a neighbourhood of , southern Italy. The area includes the National Archaeological Museum, stretches north through the Sanità section of the city, up the Capodimonte hill to include the grounds and buildings of the Capodimonte art museum.

Parco dell’Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte

Latitude
40.86326° or 40° 51′ 48″ north
Longitude
14.25596° or 14° 15′ 21″ east
Elevation
140 metres (459 feet)
Operator
Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica
Open location code
8FGPV774+89
Open­Street­Map ID
way 155968530
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­observatory
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
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