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Unidentified Lighthouse

WGGP+84 Minsk, Belarus

Name and Location

The Unidentified Lighthouse is a small structure located in central Minsk, Belarus. The precise location is near Neizvestnaya Doroga, Tsentralny District, with coordinates 53°55′32.97″ N, 27°32′7.13″ E.

Construction and History

The construction era of the Unidentified Lighthouse is unknown due to a lack of historical records. Its purpose remains unverified, making it difficult to determine if it was ever used for navigational purposes.

Architecture and Materials

The structure appears to be made of masonry or concrete, with no information available on its architect or style. The height and focal height are not surveyed, and there is no active light reported.

Light and Navigation

There is no evidence that the Unidentified Lighthouse was ever used for navigational purposes on Minsk's waterways. Its original function remains unknown, making it unlikely to have served as a beacon for ships or mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

The structure appears to be private or restricted, with no visitor information available. It is not possible to determine if the public can access the Unidentified Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Unidentified Lighthouse is situated in an urban setting on Neizvestnaya Doroga, near residential and commercial buildings. Visitors can enjoy nearby attractions such as the Minsk City Centre, Victory Park, and the National Opera and Ballet Theatre within walking distance.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no documented shipwrecks, notable visits, or keeper stories associated with the Unidentified Lighthouse. Its history remains a mystery, leaving room for speculation about its purpose and construction.

Technical and Operational Details

The structure does not appear to be automated, suggesting it may have been non-functional from an early stage. There is no information available on its ownership or managing authority, nor any heritage designation.

Further Information

For more information, visit the OpenStreetMap entry at https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/152236847 or the Google Maps Plus Code lookup at https://plus.codes/WGGP+84._

Details

NameUnidentified Lighthouse
CityMinsk
CountryBelarus
Coordinates53.9258254, 27.5353649
StoriesNo documented shipwrecks, notable visits or keeper stories.
Construction material"masonry or concrete"
Landscape typeurban
View descriptionUrban setting on Neizvestnaya Doroga, near residential and commercial buildings
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Nearby attractions["Victory Park (approx. 2 km west)","the National Opera and Ballet Theatre (approx. 1.5 km northeast)"]