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Museum, 1893
Astronomical Observatory of Abruzzo
Observatory in Teramo, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1893
- Elevation
- 390 m above sea level
- Area
- 250 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°39′14″ N, 13°43′53″ E
- Address
- Via Mentore Maggini snc, Loc. Collurania, I-64100 Teramo
About
The Collurania Observatory, also Teramo Observatory, (Italian: Osservatorio Astronomico di Collurania "Vincenzo Cerulli"), is an astronomical observatory located in Teramo, in Abruzzo region of central Italy. It was founded by Vincenzo Cerulli in 1890, who was later honoured by having it bear his name. The observatory is owned and operated by the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF). It has the IAU code 037.
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Timeline
- 1893Founded
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Getting there
TeramoTrain, nearest
1.5 km as the crow flies
Astronomical Observatory of AbruzzoVia Mentore Maggini snc, Loc. Collurania, I-64100 Teramo
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Astronomical Observatory of Abruzzo?
Astronomical Observatory of Abruzzo is in Teramo, in the province of Teramo (Abruzzo), Italy. Address: Via Mentore Maggini snc, Loc. Collurania, I-64100 Teramo. GPS coordinates: 42.65403, 13.73132.
How old is Astronomical Observatory of Abruzzo?
Wikidata dates it to 1893.
What else is there to see near Astronomical Observatory of Abruzzo?
Nearby you’ll find: Casa dei Melatino (2.1 km away), Domus e mosaico del Leone (2.2 km away), Torre Bruciata (2.2 km away).
Sources and licences
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- Osservatorio astronomico d'Abruzzo — . The original uploader was Faprimol at Italian Wikipedia., CC BY 3.0
- OSSERVATORIO CAMPO IMPERATORE CON LA NEVE, NEL MESE DI GIUGNO — Marcy digi Marcella Di Girolamo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CAMPO IMPERATORE E RIFUGIO MUSSOLINI — Marcy digi Marcella Di Girolamo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences