Suomenlinna Lighthouse
4XQV+PC Helsinki, Finland
Name and Location
The Suomenlinna Lighthouse is located in Helsinki, Finland, situated within the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Construction and History
The lighthouse was built in 1840 to serve as a guiding light for ships navigating the Baltic Sea. Its design was influenced by the architectural style of the time, with a characteristic tower shape and a lantern room housing the light source.
Architecture and Materials
The Suomenlinna Lighthouse stands at an impressive height of unknown, with a focal height of unknown. Its construction materials include unknown.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light characteristic is unknown. This distinctive beam helps guide mariners safely through the surrounding waters.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors are welcome to explore the lighthouse as part of a guided tour. The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is open to the public from unknown, with entrance fees applying during peak season.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated within the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, an 18th-century fortification built on islands and rocks. The area offers breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and the Helsinki cityscape.
Anecdotes and Folklore
The Suomenlinna Lighthouse has played a significant role in local maritime history and folklore, with stories of brave lighthouse keepers and daring rescues passed down through generations.
Technical and Operational Details
Although the lighthouse is no longer used for navigation purposes, it remains an important part of Finland's maritime heritage. Today, it serves as a popular tourist attraction and a testament to the country's rich history.
Further Information
The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is managed by unknown.
Details
Name | Suomenlinna Lighthouse |
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City | Helsinki |
Country | Finland |
Coordinates | 60.13935, 24.9935166 |
Year of construction | 1840 |
Events | daring rescues |
Historic significance | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
Stories | local maritime history and folklore |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | guided tour |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | rocky coast |
View description | breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea and Helsinki cityscape |
Guided tours | true |
Opening hours | peak season |
AIS Radar | false |
Automated | true |