Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University

Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official nameAstronomical Observatory of Kazan University
LocationTatarstan, Russia
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (vi)
Reference1678rev
Inscription2023 (45th Session)
Coordinates54°47′27″N 49°07′09″E / 54.79083°N 49.11917°E / 54.79083; 49.11917
Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University is located in Russia
Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University
Location of Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University in Russia

Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University is a Russian astronomical observatory located in the city of Kazan at an altitude of 75 meters above sea level. It exists on the basis of the Department of Astronomy of Kazan University, founded in 1810 by Joseph Johann von Littrow. Object of cultural heritage of Russia of federal significance. On September 19, 2023, the observatory was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.[1]

  1. ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Центр всемирного наследия -". UNESCO World Heritage Centre (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-05-05.

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