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Oude Vuurtoren

PW6H+XM Marknesse, Netherlands

Name and Location

The Oude Vuurtoren (Old Lighthouse) is a historic lighthouse located in Marknesse, Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands. The exact location of the lighthouse is PW6H+XM Marknesse, Netherlands (52.7124135° N, 5.929210299999999° E).

2. Construction and History

The Oude Vuurtoren has been guiding mariners since its construction in an unknown year. Officially known as the "Oude vuurtoren", this lighthouse is considered a historic landmark and has been preserved as part of the region's cultural heritage.

3. Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no information is available about the architectural style or construction materials used for the Oude Vuurtoren.

4. Light and Navigation

The light range and characteristic of the Oude Vuurtoren are currently unknown. The lighthouse was automated in an unknown year, replacing manual operation by keepers.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Oude Vuurtoren during unknown opening hours. Entrance fees are also unknown, and guided tours are available upon request. On-site facilities include unknown amenities.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the Oude Vuurtoren offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The lighthouse overlooks the scenic countryside and wildlife in Marknesse, Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant historical events or local folklore related to the Oude Vuurtoren have been documented.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The Oude Vuurtoren stands at an unknown height with a focal height of an unknown meter. Its exact light range and characteristic are also currently unknown.

9. Further Information

The Oude Vuurtoren is situated near other cultural and historical landmarks in the Marknesse region, including unknown nearby attractions.

Details

NameOude Vuurtoren
CityMarknesse
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.7124135, 5.9292103
Historic significanceGuided vessels through treacherous waters
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionFollow the road network to Marknesse
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeCountryside and wildlife
View descriptionScenic landscape of Marknesse, Noordoostpolder, Flevoland
Guided tourstrue
Automatedtrue