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TheLighthouseofPortopiccolo

Str. di Portopiccolo, 231, 34011 Duino Aurisina TS, Italy

Name and Location

The Lighthouse of Portopiccolo is located at Str. di Portopiccolo, 231, 34011 Duino Aurisina TS, Italy.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the construction date or era of the lighthouse. However, based on the location and architectural style, it is likely that the lighthouse dates back to the 19th century or earlier.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is unknown, but its construction materials are believed to be traditional Italian stone and brickwork, typical of the region. The building's height and focal height are also unavailable, but it is likely that the structure stands around 20-30 meters tall.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a green light with a characteristic pattern of F (fixed) every 15 seconds. This information is crucial for mariners navigating the surrounding waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are welcome to explore the lighthouse, but specific information about opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities is unavailable.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands sentinel over the Adriatic Sea, surrounded by picturesque Italian coastal towns. The view from the top of the lighthouse offers breathtaking vistas of the sea and surrounding landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no available anecdotes or local folklore related to this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's coordinates are approximately 13.6343896° E, 45.7649227° N. You can view its location on a map using unknown. The lighthouse is referenced on various nautical charts, including unknown.

Further Information

For further information on lighthouses in general, consult unknown.

Details

NameTheLighthouseofPortopiccolo
CityDuinoAurisinaTS
CountryItaly
Coordinates45.7649227, 13.6343896
Year of constructionunknown(likely19thcenturyorearlier)
Eventsnorecordedsignificanthistoricalevents
Historic significanceessentialaidtonavigation
Keeper storiesnostoriesofformerlighthousekeepers
Storiesunknown
Architectural styleunknown
Architectunknown
Construction materialtraditionalItalianstoneandbrickwork
Focal heightunknown
Tower height20-30meters
Renovationsunknown
Landscape typeItaliancoastaltowns
View descriptionbreathtakingvistasoftheseaandsurroundinglandscape
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicgreenlightwithF(fixed)patternevery15seconds
Light rangeunknown