Florence - Astronomical Observing Sites Osservatorio Astronomico di Arcetri The Astronomical Observatory is located on the hill of Arcetri. It was founded by Giovan Battista Donati and Wilhelm Tempel. He is one of the twelve astronomical observers in Italy, one of the symbols of Italian astronomical scientific research. Currently, about a hundred people work there, including astronomers, technical and administrative staff and students from all over the world, and it is owned by the National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF). At the heart of the observatory is an optical telescope called Telescope Amici, which was inaugurated in 1872.
Grosseto - Astronomical Observing Sites Osservatorio Astronomico Roselle The Municipal Astronomical Observatory of Grosseto is located in the locality Casette di Mota, a hamlet of Roselle. It was inaugurated in 1986 and is one of the most equipped astronomical observers in Tuscany, unfortunately it remained closed for several years. It was reopened to the public in 2009. Admission to this property is free of charge.