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Bodrum Lighthouse

Eskiçeşme, Neyzen Tevfik Cd. 9/2, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye

Name and Location

The Bodrum Lighthouse is located in the heart of Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its official name is "Bodrum" and it is situated at Eskiçeşme, Neyzen Tevfik Cd. 9/2, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the construction era and architectural style of the Bodrum Lighthouse are not available in the provided data.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available about the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Bodrum Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The light range of the Bodrum Lighthouse is approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles), with a characteristic pattern of Fl (red light, flashing every 15 seconds).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Bodrum Lighthouse, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding area and the Mediterranean Sea.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the top of the lighthouse is breathtaking, offering a stunning panorama of the Bodrum Peninsula and the Aegean Sea. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and picturesque villages.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no local folklore or unique anecdotes available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The operation of the Bodrum Lighthouse was automated at some point in time, although the exact date is unknown. The height of the lighthouse is 8 meters (26 feet), with a focal height of unknown meters (feet).

Further Information

Visitors can explore the charming town of Bodrum, with its historic castle, bustling bazaars, and beautiful beaches. Other nearby attractions include the ancient city of Halicarnassus, the tomb of King Mausolus, and the picturesque villages of Gümbet and Torba.

Details

NameBodrum Lighthouse
CityBodrum
CountryTurkey
Coordinates37.0322626, 27.4248246
Eventsaid to navigation for centuries
Historic significanceaid to navigation for centuries
Tower height8
Access descriptionby car, footpath
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and picturesque villages
View descriptionpanoramic views of the surrounding area and the Mediterranean Sea
Nearby attractionshistoric castle, bustling bazaars, beautiful beaches, ancient city of Halicarnassus, tomb of King Mausolus, picnic villages
Light characteristicFl (red light, flashing every 15 seconds)
Light range5
Automatedtrue