Nice Observatory
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Opened | 1887 |
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Observatory code | 020 |
Locations | Nice |
France | |
Altitude | 372 m (1,220 ft) |
Architects | Gustave Eiffel |
Charles Garnier | |
19th-century observatory with a dome by Gustave Eiffel, open twice a week for astronomy sessions. | |
Address | 96 Boulevard de l'Observatoire, 06300 Nice, France |
Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 2:30PM Wed |
Phone | +33 4 92 00 30 11 |
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ID | 1088768 |
About Nice Observatory
The Nice Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Nice, France on the summit of Mount Gros. The observatory was founded in 1879, by the banker Raphaël Bischoffsheim. The architect was Charles Garnier, and Gustave Eiffel designed the main dome.
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