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National Observatory of Athens
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Founded in 1842, it is the oldest observatory in Greece and one of the country's first scientific centres. It occupies a neoclassical building designed by Theophil Hansen on the Hill of the Nymphs, near Thiseio, with the Acropolis in view. Its construction was funded by the benefactor Georgios Sinas. It preserves historic instruments and can be visited at specific times.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at National Observatory of Athens: 2 missions
- Look at the Acropolis from the Hill of the NymphsClimb to the esplanade on the hill and find the spot from which the Acropolis can be seen above the city.
- Photograph Hansen's neoclassical facadeWalk around the main building and frame its neoclassical facade at the top of the hill.
Near National Observatory of Athens
Pnyx215 m awayTemple of Hephaestus (Hephaisteion)370 m awayAncient Agora of Athens412 m awayAreopagus485 m awayStoa Poikile527 m awayStoa of Attalos556 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for National Observatory of Athens?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at National Observatory of Athens?
Look at the Acropolis from the Hill of the Nymphs and Photograph Hansen's neoclassical facade.
What is there to see near National Observatory of Athens?
Pnyx (215 m), Temple of Hephaestus (Hephaisteion) (370 m) and Ancient Agora of Athens (412 m).
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