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Portoiolu Lighthouse

Via dei Tulipani, 59, 08020 Porto Ottiolu SS, Italy

Name and Location

The Portoiolu Lighthouse is located in Porto Ottiolu, Sardinia, Italy. Its exact coordinates are: Latitude 40.7396804 and Longitude 9.7112094.

Construction and History

The Portoiolu Lighthouse was built during the 19th century, a time of significant maritime trade and commerce in the Mediterranean. The exact date of its construction is unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of approximately unknown meters (feet). Its structure is characterized by unknown. The tower is topped with a distinctive red and white striped beacon, visible from a distance of unknown.

Light and Navigation

The Portoiolu Lighthouse serves as an important aid to navigation, providing guidance to ships and sailors navigating the Mediterranean Sea. It is equipped with a range of navigation aids, including a Fresnel lens-based optical system. Its light can be seen from up to unknown nautical miles (miles) away.

Accessibility and Visiting

No specific information about accessibility or visiting the lighthouse is available.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information is available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

While no specific anecdotes or folklore related to the lighthouse are available, it is known to be an important part of local maritime culture and heritage.

Technical and Operational Details

The Portoiolu Lighthouse's optical system includes a Fresnel lens. Its light can be seen from up to unknown nautical miles (miles) away.

Further Information

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Details

NamePortoiolu Lighthouse
CityPorto Ottiolu
CountryItaly
Coordinates40.7396804, 9.7112094