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Farol de Esposende

The Farol de Esposende is a historic lighthouse located in Esposende, Portugal.

History

  • The construction of the Farol de Esposende began in 1930 and was completed in 1931.

Architecture

The tower of the Farol de Esposende stands at a height of 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level.

  • The focal height, which is the distance from the base of the lens to the point where the light is visible at its maximum range, is reportedly 20 meters (66 feet).

Light Characteristics

The lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 20 nautical miles.

  • The light pattern consists of a Fl (flash) sequence, with a period of 5 seconds and a flash duration of 0.1 + 4.9 seconds.

Architectural Materials

The Farol de Esposende is constructed from yellow building materials.

Current Status

The Farol de Esposende is currently an active lighthouse, although its automation status is not specified.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is situated on Rua do Farol in Esposende.

  • It is reportedly accessible to the public.

Heritage Status

The Farol de Esposende has been designated as a notable landmark in Portugal.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no specific historical events are reported for the Farol de Esposende.

Details

NameFarol de Esposende
CityEsposende
CountryPortugal
Coordinates41.542915, -8.790614
Current useactive lighthouse
Accessibletrue