Giordan Lighthouse, Maritime beacon on Ġurdan hill in Għasri, Malta
The cylindrical tower of Giordan Lighthouse rises 22 meters above ground level with its white light flashing every 7.5 seconds for maritime navigation.
The original structure dates back to 1650, funded by Knight Fra Henry de Gourdan from the Langue of Auvergne, while the present lighthouse began operations in 1853.
During World War II, the lighthouse functioned as an early warning radar station to alert local residents about approaching bombers from Italian territories.
The lighthouse continues to guide vessels with its powerful beam visible up to 20 nautical miles away, while maintaining air quality monitoring instruments.
At 180 meters above sea level, the lighthouse hosts the principal Global Atmospheric Watch Station for monitoring environmental parameters in the Central Mediterranean region.
Location: Għasri
Inception: 1853
Height: 22 m
GPS coordinates: 36.07167,14.21861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:57
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