Palazzo Bindi Sergardi observatory
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The Palazzo Bindi Sergardi observatory occupies part of a historic palazzo in Siena, Italy, a city better known for its Renaissance art and architecture than its telescopes.
About Palazzo Bindi Sergardi Observatory
Palazzo Bindi Sergardi is a historic building in Siena known for its Renaissance frescoes, and the observatory housed there is listed in the Italian astronomical observatory registry under the code A78 IT.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Siena, in Italy's Tuscany region, part of the Europe region on Star Register's map, within the historic centre of one of Italy's best-preserved medieval cities.
Visiting Palazzo Bindi Sergardi Observatory
Given its setting inside a historic palazzo, visiting hours and access are best confirmed locally in Siena or with the palazzo's managing institution before travelling.
See your named star from here
From a rooftop in Siena or anywhere else, a telescope aimed at the right coordinates can find any star named through Star Register. Name a star for someone special, or explore the catalogue of stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
