Osservatorio Ximeniano, Astronomical observatory and technology museum near Basilica San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy.
The Osservatorio Ximeniano occupies the top floor of the Scolopi Fathers convent, featuring observation domes visible throughout Florence's skyline.
Founded in 1756 by Leonardo Ximenes, the observatory shifted from astronomical studies to meteorological and seismographic research after the Scolopi fathers took control in 1773.
The museum exhibits scientific instruments, including early telescopes, geodetic tools, and meteorological equipment that document centuries of Italian scientific advancement.
The observatory houses 24,000 volumes in two libraries, containing mathematical, astronomical, and physics texts from the 16th to 19th centuries.
The facility displays the first internal combustion engine model by Barsanti-Matteucci, alongside paintings by Giovanni Bizzelli and Jacopo Ligozzi.
Location: Florence
Official opening: 1756
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://www.ximeniano-firenze.it/
Address: Borgo San Lorenzo, Firenze 50123
Website: http://ximeniano-firenze.it
GPS coordinates: 43.77446,11.25524
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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