N 42º 21' 12 '' E 0º 57' 9'' - Castello Cinquecentesco - L'Aquila, Italy
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denben
N 42° 21.203 E 013° 24.322
33T E 368667 N 4690244
These coordinates are on a sign at the entrance to the Castello Cinquecentesco also know as Forte Spagnolo in L'Aquila, Italy.
Waymark Code: WM1BAQN
Location: Abruzzo, Italy
Date Posted: 01/06/2025
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The plaque reads:
COORDINATE GEOGRAFICHE DEL CASTELLO
LAT. NORD 42º 21' 12 ''
LONG. EST 0º 57' 9'' (M. MARIO)
ALT. M. 736.50 S.L.M.
LIVELLO QUOTA
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Note: The Monte Mario Observatory is an astronomical observatory located atop of Monte Mario in Rome, Italy.
Type of structure: Sign
Difference between the post coordinates and your GPSr reading:
While the latitude is correct, the longitude (degrees, minutes, seconds) is completely wrong. This places the fort in Spain 1025 km (637 m) from its actual location in Italy... I can't explain this.
Reason for the coordinates: They are suppose to indicate the entrance to the fort.
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