INAF Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory

Rude staff chasing away visitors

The observatory's website stated that the observatory was open. Upon arrival at the gate, my wife and I were immediately chased away by the guard, with the brutal words: "You want museum? Go to Capodi...

What a view from the summit

Atop a hill of 150m elevation the observatory benefits from the splendid vantage point with panoramic views over the city and bay. Today, our mission was to give the churches and galleria’s a break an...

Trying to visit

When visiting Naples, we also planned to see the Observatory, as I am astronomer, it is very important to me. We find out from the security guard that it is closed by September. No information on the ...

Over the Moon for This Museum

There is a hidden little gem of a museum at the top of Capodimonte at the Astronomical Observatory that displays a variety of ancient telescopes and astronomical tools, two beautiful examples of astro...

Osservatorio astronomico di Capodimonte perla di Napoli ed esempio di eccellente gestione statale

Ho visitato l'Osservatorio di Capodimonte per rivedere, dopo 60 anni, il posto dove sono nato e dove mio padre ha lavorato per molti anni. Ho avuto il piacere di conoscere il Direttore ed alcuni suoi ...