Uostadvario Švyturys Lighthouse
Uostadvario g. 47, Uostadvaris, 99352 Šilutės r. sav., Lithuania
Name and Location
The Uostadvario Švyturys Lighthouse is located in Uostadvaris, Lithuania. It stands at a height of 18 meters (59 feet) and serves as a technical history monument.
2. Construction and History
The exact date of the lighthouse's completion is not specified, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th or early 20th century, when Lithuania was part of the Russian Empire. The lighthouse played a crucial role in guiding mariners through the coastal waters of the Baltic Sea.
3. Architecture and Materials
The Uostadvario Švyturys Lighthouse features an architectural style characteristic of its era, though specific details are not readily available. It is constructed using materials typical for lighthouses of that time period.
4. Light and Navigation
Regrettably, information on the original light characteristics, such as range and pattern, is not provided. However, it can be speculated that the light's function was to serve as a beacon for ships navigating through the nearby waters. The lighthouse has been automated and is no longer operated manually.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse, which is situated at Uostadvario g. 47, Uostadvaris, Lithuania. The coordinates of the location are approximately 55.3441065° N, 21.2915211° E.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse offers a unique panoramic view of the surrounding Rusnės and Minija regions.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
There is no available folklore or anecdotes about the Uostadvario Švyturys Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse has been automated, reflecting its historical significance in the region's maritime heritage.
9. Further Information
For more information on this historic lighthouse, please refer to Wikipedia or visit the official website of the Lithuania Tourism Board.
Details
Name | Uostadvario Švyturys Lighthouse |
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City | Uostadvaris |
Country | Lithuania |
Coordinates | 55.3442063, 21.2914354 |
Events | shipwrecks; rescues |
Historic significance | crucial role in guiding mariners through the coastal waters of the Baltic Sea |
Tower height | 18 |
Heritage status | true |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | coastal waters |
View description | panoramic view of the surrounding Rusnės and Minija regions |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | ["Rusnės and Minija regions"] |
Automated | true |