Astronomical Observatory of the University of Kazan
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Astronomical Observatory of Kazan University is a Russian astronomical observatory located in the city of Kazan at an altitude of 75 meters above sea level. It is affiliated with the Department of Astronomy of Kazan University, founded in 1810 by Joseph Johann von Littrow.
In September 2023, this observatory and the Engelhardt Observatory were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List (although ICOMOS did not recommend inscribing them).
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