Penteli Observatory
The Penteli Observatory, also known as the Penteli Astronomical Station, is an astronomical observatory in Penteli, Greece, operated by the National Observatory of Athens.- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Description: astronomical research center northeast of Athens, Greece
- Address: Πεντέλη
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Castle of Rododafni and Davelis Cave.
Castle of Rododafni
House
Rododafni castle is a palace in Penteli, Greece. Castle of Rododafni is situated 590 metres east of Penteli Observatory.
Davelis Cave
Cave
Davelis Cave, also known as the Cave of Penteli… Davelis Cave is situated 3 km northeast of Penteli Observatory.
Sismanogleio General Hospital
Hospital
Sismanogleio General Hospital in Vrilissia, Athens is one of the largest public hospitals in Greece. Sismanogleio General Hospital is situated 3 km west of Penteli Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Penteli and Nea Penteli.
Penteli
Suburb
Penteli is a village and a municipality in the North Athens regional unit, Attica, Greece.
Penteli Observatory
- Categories: astronomical observatory, building, and tourism
- Location: Penteli, Athens Prefecture, Attica, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
38.0472° or 38° 2′ 50″ north
Longitude
23.86446° or 23° 51′ 52″ east
Open location code
8GC52VW7+VQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Greek to Urdu—“Penteli Observatory” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Αστεροσκοπείο Πεντέλης”
- Urdu: “پینٹیلی رصدگاہ”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Αστεροσκοπείο Πεντέλης and Αστρονομικός Σταθμός Πεντέλης.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: The Tomb of the Duchess of Plaisance and Κρυστάλλειο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Πεντέλης.
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