Ahirkapi Lighthouse (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality)

Turkey / Istanbul / Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality / Kennedy Boulevard
 lighthouse, radar station, 1850s construction

It was built by Osman III in 1755. It is located on the west shore of Bosphorus and faced to the sea of Marmara, and gained a new appearance in 1857. It is erected on one of the ramparts of the fortress. It is 40 meters high from the sea level. It is flashing for every 6 seconds.

Fl. 6s 36m 16M
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Coordinates:   41°0'23"N   28°59'7"E
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