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National Observatory
A small visitor centre and planetarium on the Hill of the Nymphs, housed in the Sina building. It combines a hands-on geoastrophysics museum, a historic library and several nineteenth- and twentieth-century telescopes. The site also offers clear views across Athens, including the Acropolis from the hill.
Quick Facts
Opening Hours
| Sun | Closed |
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 18:30 - 20:00 |
| Sat | 18:30 - 20:00 |
Highlights
- Guided tours that explain the observatory’s history and instruments, plus opportunities to look through telescopes under the dome or on the lawn.
- Exhibits include early optical telescopes, a meridian refractor and historic scientific instruments.
- The site is compact, family-friendly and well suited to anyone curious about astronomy and navigation history.
Contact Info
+30 21 0349 0000
https://www.noa.gr/calendar/?location=ke_thisio
Λόφος Νυμφών, Athina 118 10, Greece
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