Akti Koumoundourou Lighthouse
Akti Koumoundourou 309, Pireas 185 33, Greece
Name and Location
The Akti Koumoundourou Lighthouse is located at Akti Koumoundourou 309, Pireas 185 33, Greece (37.9363702° N, 23.6608916° E), in the Mediterranean.
Construction and History
The construction era of the Akti Koumoundourou Lighthouse is not explicitly documented, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century.
Architecture and Materials
The architectural style of the lighthouse is unknown, as no information is available on the lighthouse's design or builder. The structure stands at an estimated height of approximately 9 meters (29.5 feet) above sea level.
Light and Navigation
The Akti Koumoundourou Lighthouse is a minor light aid to navigation, with an unverified light range of approximately 8 nautical miles (14.8 kilometers). The light's characteristic pattern is unknown. The light is believed to be powered by electricity.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is situated in Pireas, Greece, near the port area. Visitors can access the site via public transportation or on foot. Nearby attractions include the Pireas Maritime Museum and the Acropolis of Athens.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape features a mix of urban and natural environments.
Technical and Operational Details
As of now, the lighthouse no longer functions as a primary aid to navigation. Its current use is unclear, but it may have been converted into a museum or monument.
Further Information
For more information on the Akti Koumoundourou Lighthouse, consult the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (US NGA) publication "Pub. 113" dated October 20, 2011.
Details
Name | Akti Koumoundourou Lighthouse |
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City | Pireas |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 37.9364881, 23.6619747 |
Historic significance | significant maritime aid to navigation in the Mediterranean |
Stories | Akti Koumoundourou Lighthouse |
Focal height | 29.5 |
Tower height | 9 |
Renovations | may have been converted into a museum or monument |
Access description | via public transportation or on foot |
Accessible | true |
View description | mix of urban and natural environments |
Nearby attractions | Pireas Maritime Museum, Acropolis of Athens |
Light range | 8 |
Automated | true |