The Arcetri Observatory is an astrophysical observatory located in the hilly area of Arcetri on the outskirts of Florence, Italy. It is located close to Villa Il Gioiello, the residence of Galileo Galilei from 1631 to 1642.
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Going to the Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory has to be one of my favourite experiences in Florence. Guido was not only very knowledgeable, but very kind as well. Despite the clouds that night, we managed to see the moon and its craters. He told me that, over the summer, they have an open agora with performances, guest speakers, and activities that are open to the public. Definitely returning as soon...
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If you like arts and are uninterested in science, visit the terrace on the roof for breathtaking view of Fiorenza, with Palazzo della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella in prime view. Otherwise, if you seek (virtute and) canoscenza, the Osservatorio offers a really interesting laboratory, Einstein's original piano, and science experiments. Generally not open to the public, look for...
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It is a beautiful walk up to the observatory and we enjoyed the views. By happenstance, I was able to stop and speak with one of the Astrophysicists who was simply taking a break as I was photographing. Interesting. They don't have anything in the way of public tours but I was told there are occasional but infrequent public events. What a cool place to spend one's...
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