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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

NameFarodiMurano
City
CountryItaly
Coordinates45.452804, 12.3545976
Year of construction17thcentury
Architectural stylehistoric
Construction materialnotspecified
Focal heightapproximately17kilometers(10.5miles)
Tower height37meters(121feet)
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionpicturesqueislandofMurano,intheVenetianLagoon
Light characteristicfourflasheseverytwominutes,withthefirstflashbeingwhiteandthesubsequentthreebeingred
Light rangeapproximately17kilometers(10.5miles)