DonousaLighthouse
4RMH+VQ Donousa, Greece
Name and Location
The Donousa Lighthouse is located at 4RMH+VQ Donousa, Greece, on the island of Naxos in the Cyclades region.
Construction and History
The exact date of construction for the Donousa Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse follows a traditional architectural style characteristic of Greek island architecture.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse is constructed from local materials.
Light and Navigation
The height of the lighthouse is approximately 15 meters (49 feet), with a focal height of around 60 meters (197 feet) above sea level. Unfortunately, there is no available information on the current light characteristic or range of the Donousa Lighthouse.
Accessibility and Visiting
There is no available information on whether visitors can enter the lighthouse or not. The closest town, Naxos, offers a range of amenities and attractions, including historic sites, beaches, and traditional Greek cuisine.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Donousa Lighthouse stands atop a rocky outcropping overlooking the Aegean Sea. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding islands, including Naxos and the nearby island of Paros.
Technical and Operational Details
The current status of automation for the Donousa Lighthouse is unknown. The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse is also unknown at this time.
Further Information
For further reading on lighthouses in Greece and the Cyclades region, please consult: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouses_of_Greece> and <https://www.culture.gov.gr/en/historical-heritage/historic-lighthouses-of-greece>.
Details
Name | DonousaLighthouse |
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City | Naxos |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 37.1347031, 25.8293941 |
Year of construction | 19thorearly20thcentury |
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Historic significance | |
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Architectural style | traditionalGreekislandarchitecture |
Construction material | localmaterials |
Focal height | 60meters(197feet)abovesealevel |
Tower height | 15meters(49feet) |
Landscape type | rugged,coastallandscapecharacterizedbysteepcliffs,rockyshores,andsandybeaches |
View description | stunningviewsofthesurroundingislands,includingNaxosandthenearbyislandofParos |
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Light characteristic | |
Light range |