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Castel Gandolfo: Vatican Observatory Experience

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Castel Gandolfo: Vatican Observatory Experience
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For the first time in almost ninety years, the astronomical domes of Castel Gandolfo's Papal Palace are open to visitors.



These include two functional observatories of the Vatican: the **major dome** with an 8.5-meter diameter, equipped with a Visual Telescope for observing stars and planets; and the **minor dome**, with an 8-meter diameter, featuring the Double Astrograph used for photographic surveys of the sky and the position of stars.



Access the observatories via a spiral staircase to the third-floor terrace, which provides views of Lake Albano.
Additional information
  • Smartphone ticket

What is included

* Access to the astronomical domes in the Palace

* Access to the Papal Palace third floor

What is not included

* Transport

* Guided tour

* Audio guide
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Piazza della Libertà
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