Alexandroupoli Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Alexandroupolis, Greece.
Description
Alexandroupoli Lighthouse is a cylindrical stone tower rising about 27 meters above sea level with a broad base structure and light mechanism at its top. The structure is a prominent feature of the harbor landscape and shapes the city's skyline with its solid, functional design.
History
The tower was built in 1880 by the French Lighthouse and Cresset Company during Ottoman rule of the region. Its construction marked an important step in modernizing Alexandroupoli's harbor infrastructure.
Culture
The lighthouse is deeply rooted in Alexandroupoli's urban landscape and reflects the city's connection to the sea. Visitors can sense its importance to local identity when exploring the harbor area.
Practical
The light emits three white flashes every 15 seconds and can guide ships from a distance of about 24 nautical miles in the Aegean Sea. Visitors get the best views of the tower from the harbor area or nearby waterfront paths.
Did you know?
A marble plaque at the gate commemorates the 1994 Nautical Week and documents the structure's construction history. This plaque offers visitors an informative overview of the lighthouse's development since it was built.
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