Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak

Location and Accessibility

• The Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak is situated on Merekalda, in the town of Pärnu, Estonia.
• The lighthouse is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

History

• Construction of the Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak began in 1904 and was completed in 1906.
• It has been an important aid to navigation for mariners in the region ever since.

Architecture and Construction Materials

• The lighthouse is a wooden structure with a distinctive red-and-white striped pattern, characteristic of Estonian maritime architecture.
• The tower stands at a height of 37 meters above sea level, while its focal height reaches 42 meters.

Light Characteristics

• The Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak emits a red light with a range of 11 nautical miles and a period of 6 seconds.
• It is classified as an upper major aid to navigation.

Current Status

• The lighthouse remains active, although it has been automated since its installation.
• Today, it serves as a museum, open to visitors who wish to learn about the history of Estonian maritime culture.

Heritage Status

• The Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak is listed on the Estonian Register of Cultural Heritage, recognizing its importance in the country's cultural and historical heritage.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

History

Construction of the Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak began in 1904 and was completed in 1906.

It has been an important aid to navigation for mariners in the region ever since.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The lighthouse is a wooden structure with a distinctive red-and-white striped pattern, characteristic of Estonian maritime architecture.

The tower stands at a height of 37 meters above sea level, while its focal height reaches 42 meters.

Light Characteristics

The Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak emits a red light with a range of 11 nautical miles and a period of 6 seconds.

It is classified as an upper major aid to navigation.

Current Status

The lighthouse remains active, although it has been automated since its installation.

Today, it serves as a museum, open to visitors who wish to learn about the history of Estonian maritime culture.

Heritage Status

The Pärnu Sihi Ülemine Tulepaak is listed on the Estonian Register of Cultural Heritage, recognizing its importance in the country's cultural and historical heritage.