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Lighthouse of the Pietra

Monument in L'Île-Rousse

Lighthouse Pietra, also referred L'Île-Rousse lighthouse is located on the coastal town L'Île-Rousse, northwest of Corsica.

It was established in 1857 on the top of the island of Pietra, a dyke linking the port entrance. The lighthouse is meant to indicate the port and assist mariners in their approach.

Its construction was part of a second campaign headlights equipment in Corsica like including headlights of the citadel of Ajaccio port or the port of Bastia.

High of 12.65 m and overlooking the sea level of 64 m, the lighthouse was equipped initially with a fixed red light and a white light more powerful in 1877 and finally a fire 3 bursts every 12 seconds in 1902.

Now automated, electrically powered by solar panels, the beacon of Pietra architecturally present in the form of a painted white square tower while the lantern is painted green. The old house adjacent to the lighthouse, dedicated to security, has been preserved.

The lighthouse can not be visited but can be a walk on the site where one enjoys an unparalleled view of the sea and the harbor entrance.

Information +33 4 95 63 01 80.

AddressPietra, L'Île-Rousse

Other monuments nearby

Church Saint-François-XavierMonticello (3.6 km)
Chapel Notre-Dame des Sept DouleursCorbara (4.1 km)
Church Sainte-MarieCalvi (16.7 km)
Lighthouse of La RevellataCalvi (18.3 km)

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