TheToulonLighthouse
12 Quai Belle Rive, 83000 Toulon, France
Name and Location
The Toulon Lighthouse is located on the Quai Belle Rive in Toulon, France.
Construction and History
The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 19th century. The lighthouse has served as an important aid to navigation for centuries.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown meters (approximately unknown feet) and features a distinctive architectural style that reflects its maritime heritage.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse is equipped with a light system that emits a unknown signal to guide mariners through the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Accessibility and Visiting
Although the Toulon Lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, it remains a popular tourist destination. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Toulon.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated on the Quai Belle Rive, a picturesque waterfront promenade that offers breathtaking views of the sea. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a mix of urban and natural features, including the city's historic center, beaches, and parks.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available at this time.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse was originally operated manually by a team of keepers who would climb the tower to adjust the light and fog signals. However, with advancements in technology, the lighthouse was automated in unknown, allowing for greater efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Further Information
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Details
Name | TheToulonLighthouse |
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City | Toulon |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 43.1061162, 5.9366864 |
Year of construction | unknown(19thcentury) |
Events | notablephotosorgallerymentionsat[insertlocation] |
Historic significance | iconiclandmark,importantaidtonavigation |
Keeper stories | |
Stories | 0 |
Architectural style | distinctive,maritimeheritage |
Construction material | |
Focal height | |
Tower height | [insertheight]meters(approximately[insertheight]feet) |
Landscape type | urbanandnaturalfeatures,includinghistoriccenter,beaches,andparks |
View description | stunningviewsoftheMediterraneanSeaandcityofToulon |
Facilities | exhibitsandinteractivedisplaysat[insertlocation] |
Light characteristic | [insertlightcharacteristic,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s] |
Light range |