Genoese Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse near the Casino in Constanța, Romania.
The Genoese Lighthouse stands 16 meters tall with an octagonal shape, featuring a metal dome containing eight windows for light projection across the harbor.
Built around 1300 by maritime traders, the structure underwent reconstruction between 1858 and 1860 under the direction of French-Armenian engineer Artin Aslan.
The name derives from Turkish occupiers who attributed the substantial 15th-century buildings in Constanța to Genoese influence, though no direct connection exists.
The lighthouse operated until 1905, projecting light 21 meters above sea level and illuminating a radius of five kilometers without rotation mechanisms.
The construction incorporates natural stone blocks joined with mortar containing seashells, demonstrating local building techniques of the period.
Location: Constanța
Location: Constanța County
Inception: 1300
Address: Bd. Elisabeta, intersecția cu str. Opreanu Remus, municipiul Constanța
GPS coordinates: 44.17194,28.66459
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:30
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