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AllaipiddyLighthouse

HXXQ+89 Allaipiddy, Sri Lanka

Name and Location

The Allaipiddy Lighthouse stands tall on the northern coast of Sri Lanka, in the midst of the picturesque town of Jaffna, at coordinates 9.5983391° N, 79.9884847° E.

Construction and History

Although the exact date of construction is unknown, it is believed that the Allaipiddy Lighthouse was built during the colonial era, likely in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse's architecture is characteristic of the period, with a sturdy tower rising from a solid base.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials used in the construction of the Allaipiddy Lighthouse are consistent with its historical context.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height, with a focal height of unknown. Its light range extends unknown nautical miles into the surrounding waters. The lighthouse's light characteristic is a flashing white beacon, visible for unknown seconds every unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is situated on a small island, accessible by ferry or boat. Visitors can reach the site by traveling to Jaffna and then taking a short ride to the island. The lighthouse is not open to the public for guided tours, but visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding area.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on a small island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, with the nearby town of Jaffna offering a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture.

Further Information

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Managing Authority

The management authority responsible for the lighthouse is unknown.

Wikipedia Link

For more information on the Allaipiddy Lighthouse, visit its Wikipedia page at unknown.

Details

NameAllaipiddyLighthouse
City
CountrySrilanka
Coordinates9.5983391, 79.9884847
Year of constructionlate19thorearly20thcentury
Eventsunknown
Keeper storiesunknown
Stories1
Architectural stylecharacteristicoftheperiod
Construction materialunknown
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionpicuresquetownofJaffnaandtheIndianOcean
Facilitieslimited
Light characteristicflashingwhitebeacon
Light range[insertdistance]nauticalmiles