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Фар Екрене

83C6+56 Kranevo, Bulgaria

Name and Location

The Ekrene Lighthouse, located at 83C6+56 Kranevo, Bulgaria, stands in the municipality of Kranevo, Dobrich Province, Bulgaria. Its exact coordinates are 43.320427° N and 28.060559° E.

Construction and History

The Ekrene Lighthouse was constructed during the 20th century, with its exact year of construction unknown due to lack of available information.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a tower approximately 14.6 meters tall. The light itself has a height of 94.3 meters, indicating that it was likely a tall structure to accommodate the light source. The architectural style of the lighthouse is not specified.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, information on the light characteristic (pattern) and range is not available for this lighthouse. However, it is noted that the light is no longer in use.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse, allowing them to explore its premises and take in the surrounding views of the Bulgarian coastline. The landscape around the lighthouse features Kranevo, a charming town with a rich history and culture.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Ekrene Lighthouse offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Visitors can take in the sights and sounds of Kranevo, with its rich history and culture.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has been automated, meaning that its operation was transitioned from manual to automatic control. Currently, the lighthouse serves as a historical landmark and tourist attraction rather than functioning as an aid to navigation.

Further Information

The managing authority responsible for the Ekrene Lighthouse is not specified. Nearby attractions include Balchik, a charming town with a rich history and culture, and the Dobrich Province region, which offers scenic coastal views and historic landmarks.

Details

NameФар Екрене
CityKranevo
CountryBulgaria
Coordinates43.320427, 28.060559
Year of construction1900
Focal height94.3
Tower height14.6
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastline
View descriptionstunning views of the surrounding area
Facilitiesparking, toilets, cafe
Nearby attractions["Balchik","Dobrich Province"]
Automatedtrue