Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada

The Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada is the scientific institute and astronomical observatory of the Spanish Navy, located in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain.

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Type: Observatory
Description: astronomical observatory of the Spanish Navy
Also known as: “Instituto y Observatorio de Marina de San Fernando”
Address: Calle almirante Leon Herrero, San Fernando, 11100

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include San Fernando Bahia Sur Railway Station and Estadio Iberoamericano.

San Fernando Bahia Sur Railway Station

Railway station

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San Fernando Bahia Sur Railway Station is situated 370 metres north of Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada.

Estadio Iberoamericano

Stadium

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Estadio Iberoamericano, formerly known as Estadio Bahía Sur, is a multi-sport stadium located in San Fernando, Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was inaugurated on November 22, 1992, with a soccer game between San Fernando CD and Montilla CF. Estadio Iberoamericano is situated 620 metres north of Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada.

Real Teatro de las Cortes

Theater building

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Real Teatro de las Cortes is a theatre located on Calle de las Cortes in San Fernando in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. It was established on 1 April 1804 as Teatro Cómico, and currently seats 433 people. Real Teatro de las Cortes is situated 730 metres east of Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park and Arsenal de La Carraca.

Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park

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Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park is a 10,522-hectare natural park located in the province of Cádiz. It was established in 1989.

Arsenal de La Carraca

Neighborhood

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Arsenal de La Carraca, also Naval Station of La Carraca, is a naval shipyard and a naval base in San Fernando, Spain. It is a naval base for the construction and repair of ships, and the storage and distribution of arms and ammunition. Arsenal de La Carraca is situated 4½ km northeast of Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada.