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National Observatory of Athens

Lofos Nymphon , 11810, Athens
Lofos Nymphon , 11810, Athens

Description

The National Observatory of Athens (NOA), located atop the historic Hill of the Nymphs in the area of Thissio, is the first research center in the country and was inaugurated in 1846 by Baron Georgios Sinas, a Greek consul in Vienna and national benefactor, with the donation of 500,000 drachmas to the Greek State and the assistance of Greek-Austrian astronomer George Bouris.

Address Information

Lofos Nymphon
Thissio
11810
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Opening Hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

19:00 - 20:00

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

19:00 - 20:00

Saturday:

19:00 - 20:00

Sunday:

Closed

Phone

+302103490000

+302103490000

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