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Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal Univer
The Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University are two properties that show the transformation from classical astronomy to modern astrophysics.
The Observatory of Kazan Imperial University (19th century) is located in the historical center of Kazan, while the Engelhardt Astronomical Observatory (1901) lies in the countryside. The latter was specially designed for large-scale observations and studies under the conditions most suitable for night observations.
Community Perspective: a 'near miss' for many, as the Kazan Observatory lies right in the city center very close to the already inscribed Kazan Kremlin. The site has stayed unreviewed so far.
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Site Info
Official Information
- Full Name
- Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University (ID: 1678)
- Country
- Russia
- Status
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Inscribed 2023
Site history
History of Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal Univer
- WHS Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
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Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
All Links
UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org/
Community Information
- Community Category
- Secular structure: Science and Education
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Recent Connections
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Built or owned by Germans
constructed by Vasily Pavlovich von Eng… -
Necropolises
"at the central point of the necropolis… -
Historic Laboratories
"This component part comprises two buil…
Connections of Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal Univer
- Trivia
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Built or owned by Germans
constructed by Vasily Pavlovich von Engelhardt who was an ethnic Baltic GermanSee en.wikipedia.org
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- Architecture
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Neoclassical architecture
"unique examples of classical and neoclassical buildings" (AB ev) -
Brick architecture
both buildings are made of brick
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- Constructions
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Necropolises
"at the central point of the necropolis, where astronomers Dubyago and Engelhardt are buried." nom file
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- Timeline
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Built in the 19th Century
"The current observatory was built in 1833-1837" (AB ev)
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- WHS Hotspots
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Kazan Hotspot
1 of the observatories is in the city center, the other 24km west from it
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- Science and Technology
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Astronomy and Astrology
"It illustrates the development and evolution of optical astronomy in the world between the 19th and early 20th century" (AB ev) -
Libraries
"The heliometer and telescope pavilions, the Meteor Department pavilion, the library and administrative buildings are also part of the nominated property" - nom file -
Universities
Part of Kazan Federal University -
Historic Laboratories
"This component part comprises two buildings, the astronomical observatory building, and a present-day laboratory, which marks the site of, and retains some remains of, the former Littrow Observatory used for observations of the sky before construction of the astronomical observatory." - nom file
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