Giordan Lighthouse, Maritime beacon on Ġurdan hill in Għasri, Malta
Description
Giordan Lighthouse is a cylindrical tower perched on a hilltop in Għasri that sends a white flashing beam to guide ships at sea. The structure stands roughly 22 meters tall and serves as an important navigation marker for this coastal area.
History
The original tower was built around 1650 by Knight Fra Henry de Gourdan from the Langue of Auvergne. The current lighthouse began operations in 1853, replacing the earlier structure with modern navigation equipment.
Culture
During World War II, the site served as a radar station to warn residents of incoming attacks. This role shaped how locals understood the tower's importance beyond simple navigation.
Practical
The lighthouse sits on a hilltop with good views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The location is best explored during daylight hours when the landscape and seaward vistas are most visible.
Did you know?
The site hosts one of the Mediterranean region's principal environmental monitoring stations at an elevation of about 180 meters. This makes the location a quiet contributor to scientific observation that most visitors never notice.
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