Phare de la Pietra
Phare La Pietra, Pietra, 20220 L'Île-Rousse, France
Name and Location
Phare de la Pietra is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Corsica, France. It stands at an elevation of approximately 64 meters (210 feet) above sea level, situated on the western coast of Corsica, near the town of L'Île-Rousse.
Construction and History
The exact date of Phare de la Pietra's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century. This was likely in response to the growing importance of maritime trade and navigation in the region.
Architecture and Materials
No information available on architecture and materials used in Phare de la Pietra.
Light and Navigation
Phare de la Pietra features three light groups, each featuring a flashing white or green light that alternates every 12 seconds. The sequence of lights is as follows: Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6; Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6; and Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6.
Accessibility and Visiting
No information available on accessibility and visiting Phare de la Pietra.
Notable Views and Landscape
No information available on notable views and landscape surrounding Phare de la Pietra.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available about Phare de la Pietra.
Technical and Operational Details
Phare de la Pietra plays a crucial role in guiding vessels safely through treacherous waters. Its three light groups, with their distinctive flashing sequences, help mariners navigate the rocky coastline and surrounding islands.
Further Information
Sources: United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 113 (2010), Wikipedia: fr:Phare de la Pietra, Wikidata: Q3378484.
Details
Name | Phare de la Pietra |
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City | L'Île-Rousse |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 42.6445598, 8.9320839 |
Historic significance | plays a crucial role in guiding vessels safely through treacherous waters |
Stories | enrich a knowledge base or GeoJSON dataset with accurate and reliable data |
Tower height | 64 |
Access description | near the town of L'Île-Rousse |
Landscape type | rocky coast |
View description | rocky coastline and surrounding islands |
Nearby attractions | Wikipedia: fr:Phare de la Pietra, Wikidata: Q3378484 |
Light characteristic | Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6; Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6; and Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6 |