INAF Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory
Standing on the hill of Miradois, the INAF Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory is one of Naples’ most historic scientific institutions. Founded in the early 19th century, it was designed as a centre for astronomical research and remains active today as part of Italy’s National Institute for Astrophysics. The neoclassical building overlooks the city and the Bay of Naples, offering a setting where science, architecture, and landscape come together. Visitors can explore its exhibition spaces, historic instruments, and educational programmes that reveal how astronomy has evolved over the centuries. Surrounded by gardens and panoramic terraces, the observatory is both a cultural landmark and a gateway to understanding the universe from one of Naples’ most scenic viewpoints.
Naples ItalyINAF Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory is located on Salita Moiariello 16, on the Capodimonte hill in Naples, overlooking the city and the Bay of Naples. The observatory stands near Miradois hill close to the Royal Palace and Museum of Capodimonte and the surrounding Royal Park of Capodimonte, an extensive green area with panoramic walking paths. In its immediate vicinity are attractions such as the MuSA – Museum of Astronomical Instruments, historic churches like Santa Maria delle Grazie al Moiariello, and the early Christian catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, making it an appealing cultural stop just outside the historic centre.
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