Gamla observatory

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Gamla observatory

Observatory since 1753

Drottninggatan 120
Observatoriekullen
Stockholm 113 60
+46 (0)8 5454 8390
http://www.observatoriet.kva.se

Built on the summit of Brunkebergsåsen, this structure is the first observatory to be set up by the Academy of Science. Carl Hårleman, the royal architect, designed it in 1753. A tower was later added to the structure in 1870.

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