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Papes bāka

Rucava — Pape

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Papes Bāka Lighthouse

The Papes Bāka lighthouse is situated on the coast of Latvia, in the Dienvidkurzemes novads town.

History

  • The construction dates back to an unspecified time period, although its exact history remains unclear.

Architecture and Construction

The tower's height is reported to be 26 meters (85 feet), with a focal height of approximately 30 meters (98 feet).

  • The lighthouse features a distinctive design, utilizing traditional materials such as stone and brick.

Light Characteristics

The Papes Bāka lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 14 nautical miles.

  • The light pattern consists of a Fl (flash) signal, with a period of 3.5 seconds and a sequence of 1.5+(2).

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently active, although its automation status is not specified in available data.

Location and Accessibility

Located on Rucava — Pape, the Papes Bāka lighthouse can be accessed by road or sea.

  • Their exact location within Dienvidkurzemes novads town is not specified in available data.

Heritage Status

The Papes Bāka lighthouse has been designated as a notable landmark in Latvia, although its heritage status is unclear due to insufficient information.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no specific historical events are reported for the Papes Bāka lighthouse.

Details

NamePapes bāka
CityDienvidkurzemes novads
CountryLatvia
Coordinates56.154896, 21.023268
Current useactive navigation