FarodiMurano
20 Fondamenta F.M. Piave, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
Name and Location
The Murano Lighthouse is located on the picturesque island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon.
Construction and History
The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 17th century as part of a network of beacons that guided ships through the treacherous waters of the Venetian Lagoon. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several restorations and renovations, ensuring its continued role as a vital aid to navigation.
Architecture and Materials
The Murano Lighthouse stands at an impressive 37 meters (121 feet) tall.
Light and Navigation
The Murano Lighthouse serves as a vital reference point for mariners navigating the Venetian Lagoon. Its strong light and carefully calculated sequence ensure that ships can safely pass through the treacherous waters, avoiding hazards such as rocks and sandbars.
Accessibility and Visiting
No information available on accessibility and visiting.
Notable Views and Landscape
No information available on notable views and landscape.
Anecdotes and Folklore
The lighthouse is also known as the "Faro di Murano" in Italian. It has been listed on the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication 113 since 2010.
Technical and Operational Details
The beam is characterized by its unique sequence: four flashes every two minutes, with the first flash being white and the subsequent three being red. This distinctive pattern helps to differentiate it from other nearby lighthouses. The light range of approximately 17 kilometers (10.5 miles).
Further Information
It has been listed on the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication 113 since 2010. It has a unique identifier in the Wikidata database, indicating its importance in geographic information systems.
Details
Name | FarodiMurano |
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City | |
Country | Italy |
Coordinates | 45.452804, 12.3545976 |
Year of construction | 17thcentury |
Architectural style | historic |
Construction material | notspecified |
Focal height | approximately17kilometers(10.5miles) |
Tower height | 37meters(121feet) |
Landscape type | coastal |
View description | picturesqueislandofMurano,intheVenetianLagoon |
Light characteristic | fourflasheseverytwominutes,withthefirstflashbeingwhiteandthesubsequentthreebeingred |
Light range | approximately17kilometers(10.5miles) |