Agios Nikolas Lighthouse
Paxi, Greece
Name and Location
The Agios Nikolas Lighthouse is located in the picturesque village of Paxi, Greece, situated at coordinates 39.1967533° N, 20.1885035° E.
2. Construction and History
The Agios Nikolas Lighthouse was built in 1900 during the reign of King George I of Greece. Its construction is marked by a significant milestone in maritime heritage, serving as an aid to mariners since its inception.
3. Architecture and Materials
Unfortunately, information on the lighthouse's architecture and materials is unavailable.
4. Light and Navigation
The Agios Nikolas Lighthouse features a characteristic light sequence: Fl (3) W 15s, with a green color and a range of 3 nautical miles. The light is powered by electricity, and its periodicity is every unknown seconds.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors are welcome to enter the structure, which offers unknown hours of operation per day. The nearest access point is in the village of Paxi. Although no longer serving as an active aid to navigation, the Agios Nikolas Lighthouse remains a cherished landmark and popular tourist destination.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
Unfortunately, there are no notable anecdotes or folklore stories available about the Agios Nikolas Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is automated, with no manual operation required. Its focal height reaches unknown meters above sea level, with a height of approximately unknown meters.
9. Further Information
For more information on lighthouses in Greece, please refer to the unknown.
Details
Name | Agios Nikolas Lighthouse |
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City | Paxi |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 39.1967533, 20.1885035 |
Year of construction | 1900 |
Stories | This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview... |
Focal height | 6.5 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | in the village of Paxi |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | rolling hills, olive groves, and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea |
View description | stunning views of the Corfu coastline and surrounding islands |
Facilities | insert link |
Nearby attractions | Gaios Village, Corfu Old Town |
Light characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s |
Light range | 3 |
Automated | true |