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Rauðinúpur Lighthouse

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Name and Location

The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse is located in 9CR5GF54+8C, Norðurþing, Iceland.

Construction and History

The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse was constructed in 1904. It stands at a height of 63 meters (206 feet) with a focal height of unknown. The lighthouse is part of the Icelandic Seamark system.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information on architecture and materials is available for the Rauðinúpur Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of Rauðinúpur is Mo, with a range of 16 kilometers (9.9 miles). The light's color is white, and it operates on a period of 20 seconds. The lighthouse's sequence pattern is 0.5+(2.5)+2+(2.5)+0.5+(12).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, although specific details on hours of operation, entrance fees, and guided tours are not available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse stands sentinel over the Icelandic coastline, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The exact nature and extent of these views are unknown. It is situated in a remote area with limited infrastructure, making it an isolated yet stunning location.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there is no local folklore or unique anecdotes available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Rauðinúpur Lighthouse operates automatically, eliminating the need for manual intervention by keepers. The managing authority of the lighthouse is US NGA Pub. 115, with a publication date of 2010-09-09.

Further Information

  • US NGA Pub. 115 (2010-09-09)

Details

NameRauðinúpur Lighthouse
City
CountryIceland
Coordinates66.5083266, -16.5439269
Year of construction1904
Tower height63
Heritage statusfalse
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeuntouched wilderness
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding landscape
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["hiking, exploring, and experiencing Iceland's unique natural beauty"]
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"Mo"
Light range9.9
Automatedtrue