Bordj Djillidj Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Bordj Djillidj Lighthouse
Also known as: Bordj Djillidj (Burj Dillij)
Built in 1895, Bordj Djillidj is an octagonal tower standing 12 meters tall and rising from a two-story keeper's house. This structure is integrated within a small fortress, reflecting a historical approach to combining defense and navigation. The lighthouse emits a red flash every four seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. It is located on the northwest corner of Djerba island, near the port of Zarzis. The tower's focal plane reaches 16 meters above sea level.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for maritime traffic navigating the waters around Djerba island, specifically marking its northwestern extremity. Its unique architectural integration offers a glimpse into historical coastal infrastructure design.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 4s
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1895
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Zarzis(31.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- E6338
- NGA No.
- 21780
- ARLHS No.
- TUN-022
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white with black lantern and gallery
Structure: octagonal tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 2-story keeper's house within a small fortress
Location
- Country
- 🇹🇳Tunisia
- Region
- Médenine
- Sea Region
- northwest corner of the island of Djerba
- Latitude
- 33.8870°
- Longitude
- 10.7466°
Nearby Vessels
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب Tunisia، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.