ancien observatoire astronomique de la Marine de Nantes
Nantes, France
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The ancien observatoire astronomique de la Marine de Nantes is a Neoclassical astronomical observatory built in 1828 in Nantes, France, designed by architect Étienne Blon. Standing 27 meters tall, this monument historique inscrit was constructed to serve the French Navy's maritime interests. Its neoclassical architectural language reflects the austere elegance characteristic of scientific institutions of the early nineteenth century.
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Movement
- Built
- Type
- astronomical observatory
- Heritage
- monument historique inscrit
- Height
- 27 m
- Place
- Nantes, France
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