European Southern Observatory

The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere, commonly referred to as the European Southern Observatory, is an intergovernmental research organisation made up of 16 member states for ground-based astronomy.

Email: contacto@eso.org
Type: Research institute
Also known as: “ESO”, “European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere”, and “Observatorio Europeo Austral”
Address: 3107 Alonso de Córdova, Vitacura

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bicentennial Park and Casacostanera.

Bicentennial Park

Park

Photo: Carlos yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Bicentennial Park, is an urban park in the commune of Vitacura, one of the largest parks of the city of Santiago, Chile. The park was designed by the Chilean architect Teodoro Fernández after winning the official design competition in 1998, and the first phase opened its doors in 2007. Bicentennial Park is situated 170 metres southwest of European Southern Observatory.

Casacostanera

Shopping center

Photo: Carlos yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Casacostanera is a shopping center, which is situated 180 metres northeast of European Southern Observatory.

Noi Vitacura

Hotel

Photo: Carlos yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Noi Vitacura is a hotel, which is situated 240 metres southeast of European Southern Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sanhattan and East and Barrio El Golf.

Sanhattan and East

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

Eastern Santiago is in this article defined as the municipalities of Ñuñoa, Macul, La Florida, Penalolen, La Reina, Las Condes, Vitacura and Lo Barnechea.