The Garðskagaviti Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Iceland, in the Southern Peninsula.[1] The lighthouse was constructed in 1897.[2]
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| Location | Southern Peninsula, Iceland |
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| Coordinates | 64°04′59″N 22°41′38″W / 64.08294°N 22.69386°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1897  |
| Construction | concrete |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Shape | square |
| Markings | red, white |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1897 |
History and description edit
The Garðskagaviti was constructed in 1897.[3] In 1947, another lighthouse was constructed to the east, replacing the original lighthouse.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Photo of the Day: Garðskagaviti lighthouse, perched at the tip of Reykjanes peninsula". Icelandmag. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ "Garðskagaviti – Reykjanes Geopark" (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ Guides, Fodor's Travel (2020-02-25). Fodor's Essential Iceland. Fodor's Travel. ISBN 978-1-64097-237-7.
- ^ "Garðskagavitar – Ferlir" (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2022-10-18.
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