Spanish National Observatory
- Spanish National Observatory
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Spanish National Observatory
Native name:
Spanish: Real Observatorio de Madrid
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| Location: |
Madrid, Spain |
| Spanish Property of Cultural Interest |
| Official name: Real Observatorio de Madrid |
| Type: |
Non-movable |
| Criteria: |
Monument |
| Designated: |
1995[1] |
| Reference #: |
RI-51-0009078 |
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Observatorio Astronómico Nacional
The Spanish National Observatory is an astronomical observatory. It is located in Madrid. It was founded in 1790 in Parque del Buen Retiro by King Carlos IV. The building was designed by Juan de Villanueva and represents one of the highlights of Spanish neoclassical architecture. Its domed lantern was conceived as a classical circular temple.
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Coordinates: 40°24′40″N 3°40′41″W / 40.411°N 3.678°W / 40.411; -3.678
Categories:
- Astronomical observatories in Spain
- Buildings and structures in Madrid
- 1790 establishments in Spain
- Bien de Interés Cultural buildings
- Juan de Villanueva buildings
- Neoclassical architecture in Spain
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