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Karaiskaki 4, Ag. Konstantinos 350 06, Greece

Name and Location

The Lighthouse of Karaiskaki stands sentinel over the surrounding waters in the picturesque town of Agios Konstantinos, Greece. It is situated at 38°45'07\\" N latitude and 22°52'26\\" E longitude.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed to serve as a guiding light for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean. Its purpose was to provide a beacon of hope and safety, warning ships of potential hazards and guiding them through the darkness.

Architecture and Materials

Standing at an impressive height of 6 meters (19.7 feet), the Karaiskaki Lighthouse is a green-clad tower with a range of approximately 3 nautical miles (5.6 kilometers). Its character is marked as "F" on official charts, indicating that it emits a fixed light.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's reference number is E 4418.5, and its type is classified as a minor light. According to the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA), the lighthouse was first published in their charts on October 20, 2011.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

Anecdotes and Folklore

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's reference number is E 4418.5, and its type is classified as a minor light. According to the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA), the lighthouse was first published in their charts on October 20, 2011.

Further Information

  • Sources:
  • United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA). (2011). Pub. 113

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Coordinates38.7595667, 22.8598507