Valongo Observatory, Astronomical observatory at Conceição Hill, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Valongo Observatory stands on a 14-meter elevation with a 0.42-meter Cooke & Sons refractor telescope and two additional observation instruments.
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro established this neoclassical observatory in 1881, designed by French architect Charles Édouard Fouvielle.
The observatory operates undergraduate and graduate astronomy programs, contributing to the education of Brazilian scientists and researchers.
Researchers at Valongo Observatory conduct studies of stellar phenomena and create detailed catalogs of stars visible from the Southern Hemisphere.
The observatory combines nineteenth-century architectural elements with modern astronomical equipment while maintaining its original research functions.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Part of: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Website: http://ov.ufrj.br
GPS coordinates: -22.89830,-43.18670
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
Valongo Wharf
150 m
Pedra do Sal
146 m
Elevado da Perimetral
421 m
Morro da Conceição
375 m
Palace of Itamaraty
531 m
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
318 m
Centro Cultural
485 m
Palácio Episcopal (Rio de Janeiro)
437 m
Itamaraty Historical and Diplomatic Museum
527 m
Antiga Imprensa Nacional
449 m
Sítio Arqueológico do Cais do Valongo
191 m
Escadaria do Morro do Livramento
259 m
Cascata - Jardim do Valongo
91 m
Prédio da Alfândega
423 m
Marte do Jardim do Valongo
116 m
Ceres do Jardim de Valongo
110 m
Mercúrio do Jardim do Valongo
309 m
Mercedes Baptista
268 m
Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição do Morro da Conceição
380 m
Escadaria do Jardim do Valongo
120 m
Amurada do Jardim de Valongo
126 m
Chafariz da Imperatriz
174 m
Bernardo Pereira de Vasconcelos
462 m
Minerva do Jardim do Valongo
121 m
Jardim e Morro do Valongo
40 m
Piso de Pé de Moleque da Rua Jogo da Bola
96 m
Piso de Pé de Moleque do Beco João José
246 m
Imóvel à Rua Leandro Martins, nº 38
442 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes