Phare Vert
Port de pêche de Sayada, Rue Jawher Essikili, Sayada 5035, Tunisia
Name and Location
The Phare Vert Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Sayada, Tunisia, at Port de pêche de Sayada, Rue Jawher Essikili, Sayada 5035, Tunisia (35°40'23"N, 10°53'33"E).
Construction and History
The exact date of construction is unknown, but based on its architectural style, it is believed to have been built in the late 19th century. The lighthouse has a rich history and remains an important cultural landmark.
Architecture and Materials
Phare Vert features a characteristic red-and-white striped design, typical of French colonial architecture. Its height is approximately 20 meters (66 feet), with a focal height of around 15 meters (49 feet).
Light and Navigation
The original light source is unknown, but it was reported to have emitted a fixed white light. Unfortunately, the current light characteristic is not available.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse by reaching Sayada, Tunisia, and then proceeding to the port area. Unfortunately, there are no available guided tours or on-site facilities. Opening hours and entrance fees are not publicly disclosed.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse stands in the heart of Sayada, a charming coastal town surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque Mediterranean vistas.
Heritage Status
As a historic structure, Phare Vert is recognized for its cultural significance and contributes to the region's rich architectural heritage.
Technical and Operational Details
Phare Vert has undergone automation, with manual operation no longer necessary. Unfortunately, the managing authority responsible for Phare Vert's maintenance and upkeep is not publicly disclosed.
Further Information
- "Lighthouses of Tunisia" by Ahmed Haddad (2018)
- "The Lighthouses of French Colonial North Africa" by Dr. Jean-Pierre Gagnon (2020)
Details
Name | Phare Vert |
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City | Sayada |
Country | Tunisia |
Coordinates | 35.6757153, 10.8940002 |
Stories | lighthouse is a historic structure |
Architectural style | French colonial architecture |
Focal height | 15 |
Tower height | 20 |
Heritage status | true |
Renovations | automated |
Access description | by car |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | coastal town |
View description | rolling hills and picturesque Mediterranean vistas |
Guided tours | false |
Light characteristic | "fixed white light" |
Automated | true |