Penteli Observatory

The Penteli Observatory, also known as the Penteli Astronomical Station, is an astronomical in , , operated by the .
  • Type: Scenic viewpoint
  • Description: astronomical research center northeast of Athens, Greece
  • Address: Πεντέλη

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Castle of Rododafni and Davelis Cave.

House
Rododafni castle is a palace in , . is situated 590 metres east of Penteli Observatory.

Cave
, also known as the Cave of Penteli… is situated 3 km northeast of Penteli Observatory.

Hospital
in , is one of the largest public in . is situated 3 km west of Penteli Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Penteli and Nea Penteli.

Suburb
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Penteli Observatory

Latitude
38.0472° or 38° 2′ 50″ north
Longitude
23.86446° or 23° 51′ 52″ east
Open location code
8GC52VW7+VQ
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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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