Phare des Pâquis, Lake lighthouse in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Phare des Pâquis rises 18.70 meters above Lake Geneva, featuring a solid stone construction with a white light and green signal for maritime navigation.
Built in 1857, the lighthouse marked the entrance to Geneva's harbor, known as La Rade, alongside two constructed dikes and the Mont Blanc bridge.
The lighthouse stands as a symbol of Geneva's maritime heritage, representing the city's long relationship with Lake Geneva and its navigation practices.
Visitors can reach the lighthouse using tram lines 12 and 18 or buses 1 and 25, which stop near the waterfront location.
The lighthouse employs Fresnel lenses in its rotating beacon system, enabling visibility up to 36 kilometers across Lake Geneva's waters.
Location: Geneva
Inception: December 6, 1857
Height: 18.7 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 46.21001,6.15694
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:36
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