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
Name | Unidentified Lighthouse |
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City | Minsk |
Country | Belarus |
Coordinates | 53.9258254, 27.5353649 |
Stories | No documented shipwrecks, notable visits or keeper stories. |
Construction material | "masonry or concrete" |
Landscape type | urban |
View description | Urban setting on Neizvestnaya Doroga, near residential and commercial buildings |
Facilities | toilets, cafe, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | ["Victory Park (approx. 2 km west)","the National Opera and Ballet Theatre (approx. 1.5 km northeast)"] |