Giraglia
Giraglia was built in 1848.
- Built
- 1848
- Coordinates
- 43.02528, 9.40667
The Giraglia Lighthouse is located on Giraglia Island, off the northern coast of Corsica, France. The lighthouse was first constructed in 1573 by the Genovese, but the current structure was built in 1848 and features a 25.80-meter-high cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern. It has a white tower with a black balcony and lantern, and is fully automated, controlled by the Marine nationale in Bastia.
The lighthouse has a rich history, with the original structure being rebuilt several times over the centuries. The current lighthouse was approved in 1838 and inaugurated on January 1, 1848. Initially, the light was a flash every 30 seconds, but since 1904 it has been a white flash every 5 seconds. The Giraglia Lighthouse is a significant aid to navigation in the Mediterranean Sea, with a range of 26 nautical miles.
The island of Giraglia is also home to the Torra di Giraglia, a Genoese tower constructed in 1584 as part of a series of coastal defenses to protect against attacks by Barbary pirates. The tower is a square, unusual design and is owned by the French state. It was listed as one of the official Historical Monuments of France in 2008. The island is part of the commune of Ersa, but has no settlements.
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- Year Built
- 1848
- Body Of Water
- Ligurian Sea