Rumeli Feneri
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For the village, see Rumelifeneri, Sarıyer.
Rumeli Feneri, also Türkeli Feneri, a historical lighthouse still in use, is located on the European side of the Bosporus Strait's Black Sea entrance in Istanbul.[4]
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Location | Rumelifeneri Sarıyer Istanbul Province Turkey |
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Coordinates | 41°14′03.3″N 29°06′43.5″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1830 (first)[1] |
Construction | stone tower |
Height | 30 m (98 ft)[2][3] |
Shape | two-stage octagonal tower with balcony and lantern[4] |
Markings | white tower and lantern[4] |
Operator | Directorate General of Coastal Safety |
Light | |
First lit | 1856 (current)[1][2] |
Focal height | 58 m (190 ft)[5] |
Range | 18 nmi (33 km)[2][3][5] |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 12s.[5] |
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