Lisbon Astronomical Observatory - Free Audio Guide
Lisbon, Portugal
Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, Alcântara, Lisboa, 1300-320, Portugal
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The Observatório Astronómico de Lisboa, founded in 1878, is a significant astronomical observatory situated in Alcântara, Lisbon. It is celebrated for its historical work in astrometry throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring a magnificent central building that houses original instruments still operational. Visitors can enjoy the museum exhibiting antique scientific instruments and participate in guided tours that highlight the progression of astronomy. The observatory also determines the legal time for Portugal, thanks to its atomic clocks. It is generally open to the public on weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM, with varying entrance fees. Accessibility options are provided for all guests.