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The Terrace of Stars, a 'UNESCO site connected to the sky'

The Terrace of Stars - at an altitude of about 1,500 metres on Monte Bondone (TN) - is a place that is well suited for observing the sky, thanks to its limited light pollution and clear, smog-free air. Here, every year since 2001, the Muse (Science Museum) with its local branch offers astronomical observation experiences to thousands of people who want to admire the sky and learn about its characteristics and secrets.

Publication date:

04/04/2025

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Now the Terrace of Stars can also count on an important international recognition, the official inclusion in the UNESCO world register of "sky-related sites". The application for inclusion, submitted by the Muse in the summer of 2022 at the suggestion of the Municipality of Trento and the Gallo Cedrone Association, was positively evaluated by the judging commission made up of astronomers and astronomers from the International Astronomical Union, and today the Terrace of Stars has been officially inscribed in the Unesco World Astronomical Heritage.

Established in 2019 by the International Astronomical Union in cooperation with Unesco, the international project Places connected to the sky highlights astronomy as a significant part of cultural and natural heritage. The project promotes astronomy-related places, both local and global, to the public worldwide. A map with all the sites can be viewed on the Unesco-Iau portal.

Visit the dedicated site:

https://www.muse.it/la-terrazza-delle-stelle-sul-monte-bondone-e-sito-unesco-connesso-al-cielo/

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