Torre Villa Boffi observatory

Torre Villa Boffi observatory is a nineteenth-century tower built as an astronomical observatory in the gardens of Villa Boffi, in Giussano, in Italy's Lombardy region.

About Torre Villa Boffi observatory

The tower stands on the eastern side of the Villa Boffi gardens, at Viale Rimembranze, 2, in Giussano, within the Monza e Brianza province. It is recognised as part of Lombardy's cultural heritage.

History

The tower was constructed in 1856 as an astronomical observatory, making it a notable piece of nineteenth-century Italian astronomical architecture.

Location & getting there

Torre Villa Boffi sits in Giussano, in the Monza e Brianza province of Lombardy, Italy, at approximately 45.70°N, 9.21°E.

Visiting Torre Villa Boffi observatory

Current access and opening arrangements for the tower are not confirmed. Anyone interested in visiting should check with local Lombardy cultural heritage resources or a recent Google search before travelling.

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