Panorama
VMXQ+PC Narač, Belarus
Name and Location
The Panorama Lighthouse, also known as "Панорама" in Cyrillic, is a small structure located on the shore of Lake Narač in Belarus. Its official name is simply "Panorama". The lighthouse stands at 6B Turысцкая вуліца (Turystskaya Street) in the resort village of Narač, Myadzyel District, Minsk Region.
2. Construction and History
The construction era and date of the Panorama Lighthouse are not documented. The architect and style of the structure are also unknown. The materials used to build the lighthouse appear to be simple masonry or concrete, painted white.
3. Architecture and Materials
The Panorama Lighthouse stands 6 meters tall, with a focal height and light range that are not documented. There is no evidence of an active navigational light. The structure's design and materials suggest it may have been built as a local landmark or viewing point rather than a major aid to navigation.
4. Light and Navigation
The Panorama Lighthouse does not appear to function as a traditional lighthouse, with no charted light characteristics or formal lighthouse listings. It is unlikely to play a significant role in maritime navigation.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can approach the base of the lighthouse freely, as it stands beside a public roadway and lakeshore walking path. The interior of the structure may be restricted from public access. To reach the Panorama Lighthouse, one can travel by road from the village center of Narač or take nearby highways such as P28 between Myadzyel and Vileyka.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The Panorama Lighthouse offers a unique vantage point overlooking Lake Narač, Belarus's largest lake. The surrounding landscape features pine forests and sandy shores. Nearby attractions include the Lake Narač National Park, water-sports centers, local resorts, and hiking trails.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
There are no recorded local legends or notable historical events specifically tied to this structure. It appears to be a relatively unknown landmark in the region.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The Panorama Lighthouse does not appear to have any formal lighthouse listings, charted light characteristics, or automated systems. There is no evidence of AIS or radar installations.
9. Further Information
- For more information on the Panorama Lighthouse, please refer to OpenStreetMap way/229710734 ("Panorama"), Google Maps (https://goo.gl/maps/NsmRps68JNyXaiSM9), and the Belarus National Tourism Portal (general info on Lake Narač).
Details
Name | Panorama |
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City | Narač |
Country | Belarus |
Coordinates | 54.8993614, 26.688605 |
Construction material | "masonry or concrete" |
Tower height | 6 |
Heritage status | false |
Access description | by road from the village center of Narač; nearest major highway is P28 between Myadzyel and Vileyka |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | sandy coast |
View description | on the sandy shore of Lake Narač, Belarus’s largest lake, within pine-forest surroundings |
Facilities | beaches, picnic spots and boat rentals |
Nearby attractions | ["Lake Narač National Park","water-sports centers","local resorts","hiking trails"] |
AIS Radar | false |