Old Fortress Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Old Fortress of Corfu, Greece
Description
The Old Fortress Lighthouse is a white structure standing on the western hill of the Venetian fortress, serving as a navigation aid in the Corfu strait. The building comprises a tower and adjoining rooms that together form the historical installation.
History
This lighthouse was built in 1822 during the British protectorate over the Ionian Islands and was the first light station in the regional network. The installation marked an important turning point in the region's maritime history.
Culture
The lighthouse displays British colonial architecture through its conical tower and adjoining rooms that reflect the building style of that era. Visitors can observe these architectural features from outside and understand how structures were designed during that period.
Practical
The light operates automatically with electrical systems since 1992, emitting white signals every six seconds. The equipment and setting on the hillside offer good views of the strait and surrounding waters.
Did you know?
During World War II, this structure served as an observation post first for Italian forces and later for German military personnel. This military use left marks on the installation's history that went beyond its original role as a navigation aid.
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