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Porkkala Lighthouse, Maritime navigation structure in Kirkkonummi, Finland.

The lighthouse rises from a reinforced concrete foundation with red brick walls, serving as a sector light with white, red, and green signals.

Built in 1920 to replace the Porkkala-Rönnskär lighthouse, this structure endured Soviet control during which it deteriorated substantially until 1955.

The lighthouse contains living quarters designed for two operators and their families, following similar architectural patterns to Bengtskär Lighthouse.

Remote operation from Harmaja in Helsinki manages the lighthouse, which maintains a focal height of 26 meters with a range of 12 nautical miles.

Finnish mountaineer Veikka Gustafsson holds the lease to this lighthouse, which stands within a protected grey seal nature reserve.

Location: Kirkkonummi

Inception: 1920

Part of: Kallbådan ja Rönnskärin majakat

GPS coordinates: 59.86894,24.30272

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:48

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