San Lazzaro di Savena observatory
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San Lazzaro di Savena observatory is an astronomical observatory in Italy, associated with the municipality of San Lazzaro di Savena, part of the Metropolitan City of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region.
About San Lazzaro di Savena observatory
We have not been able to confirm specific operational details for this facility. San Lazzaro di Savena itself is a municipality of around 32,000 residents on the outskirts of Bologna; the well-known Observatory of Bologna, founded in 1726 as Italy's first public observatory, is a separate institution located in Bologna's city centre rather than at this site.
Location & getting there
The observatory lies in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, part of our Europe region listing, in the area surrounding Bologna — a part of the country with a long-standing astronomical tradition.
Visiting San Lazzaro di Savena observatory
As we could not confirm public opening hours or tour arrangements for this specific site, check with local Bologna-area astronomy clubs or the municipality of San Lazzaro di Savena before visiting.
See your named star from here
A region with centuries of observatory history is a fitting backdrop for a named star of your own: every star named through Star Register comes with precise right ascension and declination that work from any location, including this corner of Emilia-Romagna. Browse the catalogue or name a star today.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
