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Svjetionik Rt Peneda

Rt Peneda, 52100, Pula, Croatia

Name and Location

Svjetionik Rt Peneda is a historic lighthouse located on the southeastern coast of Istria County, Croatia.

2. Construction and History

Built in 1877, this iconic structure has been guiding mariners for over 140 years. The lighthouse was constructed during the late 19th century and has stood tall at a height of unknown meters ever since.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Svjetionik Rt Peneda lighthouse features a simple yet elegant architecture, with a white stone tower surmounted by a red lantern room. The structure is constructed from stone and brick, with a cylindrical shape that tapers slightly towards the top.

4. Light and Navigation

The original optic was replaced in 1961 with a more modern system, emitting a light of unknown candelas, with a characteristic pattern of Fl(3)W.15s (three flashes every 15 seconds). The focal height is approximately unknown meters above sea level.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds, although the tower itself is not open to the public due to safety concerns. The surrounding area offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and the nearby town of Pula. For those interested in exploring the region, there are several nearby attractions.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea and the nearby town of Pula.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

8. Technical and Operational Details

As part of the Plovput's efforts to modernize its lighthouse network, Svjetionik Rt Peneda was automated in unknown, replacing manual operation with an automated system.

9. Further Information

  • For further reading and information on Svjetionik Rt Peneda:
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Note:

The coordinates of the lighthouse are Latitude 44.8880887, Longitude 13.7530157.

Details

NameSvjetionik Rt Peneda
City
CountryCroatia
Coordinates44.8880887, 13.7530157
Websitehttps://www.plovput.hr/pomorska-signalizacija/svjetionici/svjetionik/a/view/id/18
Year of construction1877
Historic significancehistoric lighthouse that has been guiding mariners for over 140 years
Construction material["stone","brick"]
Focal height13.7530157
Tower height14
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsautomated in [insert year]
Accessiblefalse
View descriptionstunning views of the Adriatic Sea and the nearby town of Pula
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["[insert nearby attractions]"]
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.15s"
Automatedtrue