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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

NameKeriLighthouse
CityKelnaseküla,Harjumaakond
CountryEstonia
Coordinates59.698722, 25.0227421
Year of construction1850
Events
Historic significanceensuringsafepassageandreducingtheriskofshipwrecksintheregion
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styleRomanticism
Construction materialred-brickandconcrete
Focal height
Tower height31meters
Landscape type
View descriptionscenicviewsoftheEstoniancoastline
Light characteristicwhitelightwitharangeof11nauticalmiles,flashingevery15seconds(LFl(3)W.15s)
Light range11nauticalmiles