- Address: Uraniastrasse 9,8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 43 317 16 40
- Website: urania-sternwarte.ch
- Working hours: from 20.00 (duration of the excursion - 1,5 - 2 hours)
- The cost of visiting: adult - 15 francs, children - 10 francs, children under 6 - free of charge
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland , known throughout the world as the most comfortable and, accordingly, one of the most expensive cities in the world. Every year, Zurich hosts thousands of guests from all over the world. The objectives of the visit can be different for everyone - someone comes here on business, and someone, to expand their tourist horizons, respectively, and visited city attractions in people are different, good, in Ciruche they are enough for every taste and request. One of the most visited attractions of the city, in addition to museums , is the Urania Observatory.
Observatory of Urania in Zurich
The building of the Urania Observatory in Zurich is located in the center of the city. It is remarkable for its dome-sphere, favorably distinguished from the classical buildings of the city. The Urania Observatory first opened its doors to visitors in 1907.
Enjoy the beauty of the stars in clear weather through a huge 20-ton telescope located in the dome of the building, a bonus for visitors is the favorable location of the Urania Observatory, thanks to which it is possible to enjoy not only the starry sky, but also appreciate the beauty of the city, enjoy views of the snow-capped Alpine peaks and Ciriukhskoe Lake, in other words - simultaneously appreciate the earthly and unearthly beauty. In cloudy weather, workers of the Urania Observatory conduct other interesting programs, many of which were created specifically for children.
How to get there?
The Urania Observatory is located near the Lindenhof park and the Toy Museum , it is possible to reach it by trams with route No. 6, 7, 11, 13, 17 (stop "Rennweg") or by car on the coordinates. It is open for visitors from Thursday to Saturday from 20.00.
The cost of the excursion for adults is 15 francs, for children from 6 years old - 10 francs, children under 6 years old - free admission.
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