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TheKardamainaLighthouse

Q4MW+4V Kardamaina, Greece

Name and Location

The Kardamaina Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Kardamaina, Greece, along the shores of the Aegean Sea. Its exact location is at Q4MW+4V, Kardamaina, Greece, with coordinates 36.7827693° N, 27.1471794° E.

Construction and History

The construction date, era, or architect of the Kardamaina Lighthouse is not available. However, it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century as part of a series of lighthouses along the Greek coastline.

Architecture and Materials

The Kardamaina Lighthouse features a unique architectural style that blends Mediterranean and neoclassical influences. Its tower stands approximately meters tall, with a focal height of . The lighthouse is constructed from , which have withstood the test of time and the harsh marine environment.

Light and Navigation

The Kardamaina Lighthouse's light characteristic is . This unique pattern helps guide mariners through the busy shipping lanes and rocky coastline surrounding Kardamaina. As of , the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds during daylight hours, with guided tours available upon request. Information about on-site facilities, such as parking, restrooms, or refreshments, is not available.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse tower, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, the surrounding coastline, and the charming town of Kardamaina. The landscape is characterized by .

Anecdotes and Folklore

The Kardamaina Lighthouse has played an important role in local maritime folklore, with tales of shipwrecks, rescues, and heroic acts told and retold among the community.

Technical and Operational Details

The Kardamaina Lighthouse is automated, ensuring consistent guidance for vessels passing by. The lighthouse can be found on nautical charts .

Further Information

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Details

NameTheKardamainaLighthouse
CityKardamaina
CountryGreece
Coordinates36.7827693, 27.1471794
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Events
Historic significancesignificantculturalandhistoricallandmarkinGreece
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styleMediterraneanandneoclassical
Construction material[insertconstructionmaterials]
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]meterstall
Landscape type[insertdescriptionofthesurroundingenvironment]
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsoftheAegeanSea,thesurroundingcoastline,andthecharmingtownofKardamaina
Facilities[insertinformationabouton-sitefacilities,suchasparking,restrooms,orrefreshments]
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s]
Light range