Heraklion (Iráklion, Candia, Megalo Kastron) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Heraklion (Iráklion, Candia, Megalo Kastron) Lighthouse
The Heraklion Lighthouse was built in 1864 from stone as a cylindrical tower, standing 12 meters tall. It is mounted at the northeast corner of a 16th-century Venetian fortress, forming an octagonal structure topped with a lantern and gallery. This lighthouse is situated on the north breakwater mole of Heraklion, Crete, overlooking the city's harbor. It has been inactive for many years and was truncated to a height of approximately 6 meters. The nearest port is Heraklion, 0.9 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is significant for understanding the maritime history of Heraklion, a port active since Venetian times. Its integration into the 16th-century Koules fortress underscores the harbor's historical strategic importance.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone
Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, mounted at the northeast corner of a 16th century Venetian fortress
Location
- City
- Heraklion Municipal Unit
- Country
- 🇬🇷Greece
- Region
- Region of Crete
- Sea Region
- north breakwater mole of Heraklion, Crete, dominating the harbor of the city
- Latitude
- 35.3447°
- Longitude
- 25.1372°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1864
Significant events: Inactive for many years, truncated to a height of about 6 m
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Heraklion(0.9 km)
- ARLHS No.
- CRE-008
Heraklion (Iráklion, Candia, Megalo Kastron) Deniz Feneri'ni canlı deniz haritasında bulun
Greece yakınlarında sefer planlayın, yakındaki gemileri gerçek zamanlı görün ve uygulamada 14.900'den fazla seyir yardımcısını keşfedin.