Osservatorio Polifunzionale del Chianti

Name: Osservatorio Polifunzionale del Chianti
Address: Strada Provinciale 101 per Castellina in Chianti, 9,25 km, 50028, Barberino Tavarnelle Italy, Florence, Italy
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Strada Provinciale 101 per Castellina in Chianti, 9,25 km, 50028, Barberino Tavarnelle Italy

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About

The Polyfunctional Observatory of Chianti (OPC), located in the locality Montecorboli, San Donato in Poggio, home comprises to 4 observatories: environmental, astronomical, meteorological and seismic. The structure, made jointly by the municipalities of San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Barberino Val d'Elsa, was inaugurated in 2010 by Margherita Hack. Today the observatory is fully functional under the management of the Museums of the University of Florence. The Research and Training Centre was inaugurated Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli July 7, 2013. The OPC is a facility dedicated to scientific research, training for adults, teaching and dissemination. The OPC is open to the public with events, courses, conferences, open days and visits by appointment.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes