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TheLighthouseofSarandë

V27G+JJC, Sarandë, Albania

Name and Location

The Lighthouse of Sarandë is located in the picturesque coastal town of Sarandë, Albania, standing at an address "V27G+JJC, Sarandë, Albania" with a latitude of 39.8640545° N and longitude of 20.0265425° E.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for this lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 20th century, likely in the mid-1900s. The architectural style is reminiscent of traditional European lighthouses.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information is available regarding the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Lighthouse of Sarandë.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic and range are not specified in the available data. It is likely that the original light source was a traditional Fresnel lens system or a modern LED beacon, serving as an aid to navigation for mariners navigating the Mediterranean Sea. However, as of now, this lighthouse no longer serves as an active aid to navigation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding its heritage status or public accessibility. It is unclear whether visitors can enter the lighthouse or if guided tours are offered.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands amidst the stunning natural beauty of Albania's southern coastline, with the Ionian Sea stretching out to the horizon. The surrounding landscape features a mix of rolling hills, olive groves, and rugged cliffs.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes are available regarding the Lighthouse of Sarandë.

Technical and Operational Details

The height of the lighthouse is listed as 5 meters in the GeoJSON dataset. No further information is available regarding its technical or operational details.

Further Information

  • * GeoJSON dataset
  • * Albanian Heritage Database (unavailable)

Details

NameTheLighthouseofSarandë
CitySarandë
CountryAlbania
Coordinates39.8640545, 20.0265425
Year of constructionmid-1900s
Events
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styletraditionalEuropeanlighthouses
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height5meters
Landscape typecoastaltown
View descriptionstunningnaturalbeautyofAlbania'ssoutherncoastline,withtheIonianSeastretchingouttothehorizon.Thesurroundinglandscapefeaturesamixofrollinghills,olivegroves,andruggedcliffs.
Light characteristic
Light range