Urania Sternwarte, Observatory in Old Town, Switzerland.
Urania Observatory is an observation facility in central Zurich housed in a distinctive round tower rising about 50 meters high. The building contains a large telescope and instruments for viewing stars and planets.
The observatory was built in 1907 and was Zurich's first concrete building, marking a milestone in Swiss construction history. Its design represented advanced engineering techniques of that period.
The name Urania refers to the muse of astronomy, reflecting the site's role as a place of knowledge and discovery. Visitors experience science firsthand by looking through telescopes and directly observing celestial objects.
Visitors can join guided tours that focus on evening observations using the telescopes. Special afternoon sessions are also available for younger visitors.
The site houses a 12-ton Zeiss telescope that underwent complete restoration in 2007. This comprehensive renovation improved the accuracy of astronomical observations for future decades.
Location: Zurich
Location: Canton of Zürich
Address: Bahnhofquai 3–5 / Lindenhofstrasse 19–21 / Uraniastrasse 9
Website: http://urania-sternwarte.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.37440,8.53950
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43
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