KeriLighthouse
Kelnase küla, Keri tuletorn 155, Kelnase, 74006 Harju maakond, Estonia
Name and Location
Keri Lighthouse stands tall in the heart of Estonia, located at Kelnase küla, Harju maakond, Estonia (address: "Kelnase küla, Keri tuletorn 155, Kelnase, 74006 Harju maakond, Estonia"). Its coordinates are 59.69872° N and 25.02274° E.
Construction and History
Keri Lighthouse was constructed in 1850 during the construction era of Romanticism. This historic lighthouse has played a crucial role in ensuring safe passage and reducing the risk of shipwrecks in the region.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by a traditional red-brick tower with a cylindrical shape, topped with a white-painted lantern room. The structure is built on a concrete foundation.
Light and Navigation
Keri Lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 11 nautical miles, flashing every 15 seconds (LFl(3)W.15s). This specific light pattern is recognized by mariners as the "Leuchtturm Keri" sequence.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is not open to the general public for visits. However, visitors can appreciate its majestic appearance from a distance or explore the surrounding area, which offers scenic views of the Estonian coastline.
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the Estonian coastline from the surrounding area.
Technical and Operational Details
Further Information
Keri Lighthouse has been designated as a protected monument by the Estonian state and is recognized as an important part of the country's cultural heritage.
Details
Name | KeriLighthouse |
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City | Kelnaseküla,Harjumaakond |
Country | Estonia |
Coordinates | 59.698722, 25.0227421 |
Year of construction | 1850 |
Events | |
Historic significance | ensuringsafepassageandreducingtheriskofshipwrecksintheregion |
Keeper stories | |
Stories | |
Architectural style | Romanticism |
Construction material | red-brickandconcrete |
Focal height | |
Tower height | 31meters |
Landscape type | |
View description | scenicviewsoftheEstoniancoastline |
Light characteristic | whitelightwitharangeof11nauticalmiles,flashingevery15seconds(LFl(3)W.15s) |
Light range | 11nauticalmiles |