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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

NamePhare de la Pietra
CityL'Île-Rousse
CountryFrance
Coordinates42.6445598, 8.9320839
Historic significanceplays a crucial role in guiding vessels safely through treacherous waters
Storiesenrich a knowledge base or GeoJSON dataset with accurate and reliable data
Tower height64
Access descriptionnear the town of L'Île-Rousse
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionrocky coastline and surrounding islands
Nearby attractionsWikipedia: fr:Phare de la Pietra, Wikidata: Q3378484
Light characteristicFl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6; Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6; and Fl (1.5) + 1.5, 1.5, 6