Under the skies of the Park

From 6 to 13 August 2025, the Sila National Park will once again be the natural stage for “Under the skies of the Park”, now in its 17th edition. This free event, promoted by the Park Authority in collaboration with the Star Freedom ETS Association, combines science, the environment and responsible tourism in one of Italy's most fascinating protected areas.

An entire week dedicated to astronomical observation and scientific dissemination, including telescopes, planetarium shows, workshops for children and immersive encounters under the extraordinary Sila sky. An unmissable opportunity to discover the wonders of the universe far from artificial lights, in one of the clearest and most uncontaminated skies in Europe.

Among the highlights of the event are the observation evenings with high-definition telescopes, scheduled in various locations throughout the park: from Zagarise to Bocchigliero, from Lorica to Villaggio Mancuso, and on to Trepidò, with night-time events reaching their peak on the evening of 10 August, on the occasion of the traditional Night of San Lorenzo.

In Lorica and Villaggio Mancuso, on the other hand, it will be possible to attend the shows of the travelling planetarium Star Freedom, with engaging projections, films from the European Space Agency (ESO), simulations of black holes, celestial myths and content designed for children.

There will also be fun and educational workshops on the Sun, with direct observations through special telescopes equipped with filters, to discover the secrets of our star in complete safety.