Mehmetçik Burnu lighthouse

Turkey / Canakkale / Bozcaada /
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The current light was built in 1919, but a light has been here since 1856. The original lighthouse, a 10 m (33 ft) stone tower, did not survive World War I. The present light i 25 m (82 ft). Site open, tower closed.
Sources:
www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/tur4.htm
www.coastalsafety.gov.tr/default.aspx?pid=82
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Coordinates:   40°2'39"N   26°10'28"E
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