On Saturday, July 25, “Touching the Moon with a Finger” will take place—a magical night to admire our natural satellite and the wonders of the sky through telescopes set up at high altitudes, immersed in the atmosphere of Piazza dei Miracoli. A journey in stages through the secrets of the cosmos, featuring a special opening of the Torre Santa Maria, where one of the telescopes will be positioned 25 meters above the ground.
The observations are organized in collaboration with the Museum of Physics Instruments—Science Playroom at the University of Pisa.
Tours depart at 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. from Torre Santa Maria (Piazza dei Miracoli).
PRICES
- 10,00€ full price;
- 5,00€ reduced price for children up to 8 years old;
- free for companions of visitors with disabilities;
€1.50 advance booking fee; - 1,50€ diritto di prevendita;
Tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/MuraLuna or through the call center by calling +39 050 0987480 (Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Tour duration: 1 hour;
- Available only in Italian;
- The tour is canceled in case of inclement weather or visibility conditions that prevent stargazing;
People with disabilities may ascend and descend the Piezometric Tower (since there is no elevator at the Torre S. Maria), provided they notify the organizers in advance at m.pezzini@coopculture.it and muradipisa@coopculture.it.
