Monuments: access with reduced fees

Astronomic Observatory La Specola

The ancient observatory of Padua University was settled in the 18th c. inside a medieval tower erected in the 14th c. The guided tour takes the visitor up to the top of the tower after having observed the rich collection of scientifi c items on display, such as telescopes, globes, quadrants and so on. From the top of the tower beautiful view on the city of Padua.

V.lo dell’Osservatorio 5 - Padova
tel. 049 8293469
Please purchase your ticket in advance at S. Michele Oratory (50 mt from La Specola) from Tues to Fri 10am-1pm; sat and sun 3pm-4pm.

• open: Oct-Apr: Sat-Sun h.16
  May-Sep: Sat-Sun h.18
• closed: 24, 25-26.12, 01.01, 01.05
• PadovaCard Reduced ticket
• Autobus: 12, 18, M, T
• Tram: Prato della Valle stop