Place to visit
Elilu, Italy: what it is and when to go
Elilu is a planetarium in Italy (Castelnuovo Scrivia). Interests: With kids, Stargazing and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Planetarium · With kids, Stargazing, Wildlife
- Where
- Italy · Strada Piccagallo 19, 15053, Castelnuovo Scrivia
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 77 km as the crow flies
- Website
- elilu.it
- Run by
- Azienda Agricola Elilu
- Coordinates
- 44.9458, 8.897
What it is and where
Elilu is a planetarium in Italy (Castelnuovo Scrivia).
It is in Castelnuovo Scrivia, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 1 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.9458, 8.897; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Azienda Agricola Elilu
It is one of the With kids, Stargazing and Wildlife places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Elilu is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulPossible15:05
- AugPossible13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Stargazing | — | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Elilu has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- San Matteo, TortonaChurch building in Tortona, Italy5.7 km
- Cascina MontagnolaWinery6.4 km
- Shrine of Nostra Signora della GuardiaTemples7.1 km
- Chiesa di Santa Maria e San SiroTemples8.1 km
- Parco Le FolagheProtected area8.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: With kids
- Orto botanico di Padova: botanical garden in Italy
- Pombia Safari Park: attraction in Northern Italy
- Gardaland: Italian amusement park
- Aquarium of Genoa: aquarium in Genoa, Italy
- Mirabilandia: Italian amusement park
- Bioparco di Roma: zoo in Rome
Every Italy place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Elilu?
It is a planetarium in Italy.
When is the best time to visit Elilu?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Elilu?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 77 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have San Matteo, Tortona, Cascina Montagnola, Shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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