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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

NamePhare Vert
CitySayada
CountryTunisia
Coordinates35.6757153, 10.8940002
Storieslighthouse is a historic structure
Architectural styleFrench colonial architecture
Focal height15
Tower height20
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsautomated
Access descriptionby car
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal town
View descriptionrolling hills and picturesque Mediterranean vistas
Guided toursfalse
Light characteristic"fixed white light"
Automatedtrue