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QFFC+J4 Egina, Greece

Name and Location

Leonti Lighthouse is located on the island of Egina, Greece. Its official name and local nickname are unknown, but it has been documented as "Leonti" with coordinates at 23.4703658° E, 37.7740598° N.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for Leonti Lighthouse is not recorded, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century. The lighthouse stands approximately 7 meters (23 feet) tall.

Architecture and Materials

Leonti Lighthouse is constructed using traditional materials, although the specific type of material is not specified.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of Leonti Lighthouse is described as Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a flashing green light with a period of 3 seconds and a range of 3 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse, but access details are not specified. To reach Leonti Lighthouse, visitors should follow signs leading to Stratigou Georgiou Mpitrou Street in Egina.

Notable Views and Landscape

Leonti Lighthouse overlooks the surrounding waters of Egina, providing a unique view of the island's coastline. The landscape is characterized by rocky shores and scenic views of the Aegean Sea.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant historical events or stories are documented regarding Leonti Lighthouse, although it may have played a crucial role in maritime navigation during its operational period.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has been automated, as its manual operation is no longer in use. Its heritage status remains unknown due to a lack of documentation.

Further Information

US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20) provides the most comprehensive information about Leonti Lighthouse, although additional sources may be available upon further research.

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Coordinates37.7740598, 23.4703658