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Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse

This square, 1-story white concrete tower stands 5 meters tall on the Agios Petros North Pier in Sozopol, Bulgaria. The structure includes a gallery and is part of the historic town's waterfront. It is located 0.1 km from the nearest port, Sozopol. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself remains closed. The light is no longer operational.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for guiding local fishing vessels and other small craft safely into the harbor of Sozopol, a historic and active port on the Bulgarian Black Sea.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square 1-story white concrete tower with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

Country
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Region
Burgas
Sea Region
Located on the Agios Petros North Pier in Sozopol, Bulgaria.
Latitude
42.4213°
Longitude
27.6850°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sozopol(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
N4978.3.
ARLHS No.
BUL-035
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sozopol at 0.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include POMORIE (8.6 NM NNW), Burgas (8.9 NM WNW), Nessebar (14.5 NM N), Tsarevo (17 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse?+
Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.