The Eye on the Universe: The Specola Tower

n the heart of the University district, a tall, sturdy brick tower stands out: it is the Specola, the astronomical observatory built in 1712. For centuries, this was the place where Bolognese scientists observed the stars and calculated the secrets of the cosmos. Recently, the tower has been undergoing a major restoration to return itContinue reading “The Eye on the Universe: The Specola Tower”