In a nutshell

Ready for a cosmic experience? At the Astronomical Observatory in Genoa, discovery meets fun. Even getting there is a real adventure: with the historical funicular with views over the city and the sea. Then it's straight to the Observatory, which will be opened exclusively for you, where the secrets of the sun, the stars and the planets await, before two surprises for little explorers which will make this “voyage” even more special.

Main stops

Sightseeing tour on the funicular from Zecca to Righi
Righi Astronomical Observatory: interior visit and activities for the whole family
Snack at the Circolo Cacciatori Castellaccio

The programme

Arrive at Zecca square, in the heart of Genoa's old town. Then, you'll arrive at your first adventure on the funicular, in front of a changing landscape: the higher you go, the more the views open up, until you get right to the top of the Righi hill. You're in the area of the ancient forts and the Baroque walls that once protected Genoa, and the view is incredible: from the city to the sea!
This is where the Righi Astronomical Observatory is located, as close as possible to the stars.
Your voyage of discovery of the solar system begins in the Planetarium: there are two UFOs near Saturn, but it's not an alien invasion. Pan and Atlas, the planet's moons, really look like flying saucers.
A projection put on exclusively for you will reveal the secrets of the sun. Then you'll discover them with your own eyes, with the powerful telescope pointed at our star.
Can you cross the sun? How hot is the surface? The Observatory's astrophysicists will not leave you without answers...or without surprises: two essential objects for turning little ones into real “experts of the cosmos”.
And after filling up on discoveries, enjoy a tasty snack at the Circolo Cacciatori Castellaccio restaurant - just what you need to come back down to earth!

Good to know

Minimum age: 4 years.