Boa Nova Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Portugal
The concrete tower of Boa Nova Lighthouse rises 46 meters high with a white surface divided by black stripes marking ten distinct floors.
The lighthouse began operating in December 1926, replacing a smaller structure from 1916 that guided ships along the Portuguese coast.
From 1926 to 1962, the lighthouse included a training facility for keepers who learned navigation safety and maritime signal operations.
The light system produces three flashes every 14 seconds and reaches 28 nautical miles through a rotating directional crystal optic mechanism.
The structure houses a museum in its annex building that displays collections of lighthouse mechanisms and maritime navigation instruments.
Location: Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira
Inception: 1926
Height: 46 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 41.20132,-8.71212
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:49
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