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TheUnknownLighthouse

9X7H+J5 Fanes, Greece

Name and Location

The Undefined Lighthouse is located in the picturesque village of Fanes, Rhodes, Greece.

Construction and History

While the exact date of construction is unknown, it is believed that the lighthouse was built during the 19th or early 20th century to serve as a vital aid to navigation for mariners. The lighthouse's architecture is characteristic of its era, with a traditional design featuring a cylindrical tower and a lantern room.

Architecture and Materials

The Undefined Lighthouse features a traditional design with a cylindrical tower and a lantern room, typical of its era.

Light and Navigation

Although the exact status of the lighthouse is unclear, it appears that it no longer serves as an active aid to navigation. The tower's height and focal height are not specified, but its original purpose was likely to provide a visual warning for ships approaching the nearby coastline.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach the lighthouse by car or public transportation from Rhodes Town, approximately 15 kilometers away. The nearest airport is also located in Rhodes, making it accessible by air.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Undefined Lighthouse holds cultural and historical significance for the community of Fanes and surrounding areas, with its unique architecture and strategic location making it an attractive feature in the region's heritage landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

Some details may be unavailable or speculative due to limited information.

Further Information

For more information on the Undefined Lighthouse, please consult the following resources: [Wikipedia link] (if available), local historical records and archives, online mapping platforms for further research.

Details

NameTheUnknownLighthouse
CityFanes
CountryGreece
Coordinates36.364051, 27.9778994
Year of construction19thorearly20thcentury(unknownexactdate)
Eventsnoinformationavailable
Historic significanceculturalandhistoricalsignificanceforthecommunityofFanesandsurroundingareas
Keeper storiesnoinformationavailable
Stories2(visitorcanreachthelighthousebycarorpublictransportationfromRhodesTown,approximately15kilometersaway)
Architectural styletraditionaldesignwithacylindricaltowerandlanternroom
Construction materialnoinformationavailable
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsnoinformationavailable
Landscape typemaritime
View descriptionstunningarchitectureandpicturesquelocation
Facilitiesnoinformationavailable
Light characteristicvisualwarningforshipsapproachingthenearbycoastline(originalpurpose)
Light rangenoinformationavailable