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İğneada (Limanköy) Lighthouse

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İğneada (Limanköy) Lighthouse

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The westernmost lighthouse on the Black Sea; the Limanköy Lighthouse built in 1866 by the Frenchman Mişel Paşa.

Safety warning

The lighthouse building belongs to the Coastal Safety Directorate; entry is not permitted.

Its story

İğneada Lighthouse was built in 1866, in the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid, by the company of Mişel Paşa (Michel Pasha), of French origin, and is also popularly known as the French Lighthouse. It is in Limanköy, about 4 kilometers from İğneada, on a slope facing the sea. It serves as both a border and a route lighthouse; its light can be seen from about 20 miles away. The surroundings of the lighthouse are a lovely viewpoint over the Black Sea.

Key facts

Built
1866
Range
About 20 miles

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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41.87611, 27.98611

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0%C4%9Fneada_Feneri | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102252123