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Les Pâquis Lighthouse

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The Les Pâquis lighthouse is situated on Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva, Switzerland. Visitors can access the lighthouse via a short walk from the nearby city center.

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History

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The Les Pâquis lighthouse was constructed in 1895 to serve as an aid to navigation for mariners approaching the port of Geneva.
Its strategic location allowed it to provide guidance to vessels navigating the busy shipping lanes along Lake Geneva.

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Architecture and Construction

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The tower stands at a height of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of around 30 meters (98 feet). The lighthouse is constructed from limestone and features a distinctive green glass lens. Its architectural style is characteristic of the late 19th-century era.

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Light Characteristics

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The Les Pâquis lighthouse emits a green light in a sequence of one long flash followed by one short flash, with a range of approximately 5 nautical miles (9 kilometers).

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Current Status

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Les Pâquis remains an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated since its installation. The lighthouse is no longer used as a primary navigational aid due to the development of more modern aids to navigation.

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Heritage Status

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The Les Pâquis lighthouse is listed on the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Heritage and is considered a notable example of late 19th-century lighthouse architecture in Switzerland.

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Notable Historical Events

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No notable historical events have been reported for this lighthouse.

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