Fenerbahçe Lighthouse

The Fenerbahçe Lighthouse (Turkish: Fenerbahçe Feneri), a historical lighthouse still in use, is located on the northern coast of Sea of Marmara at Fenerbahçe neighborhood of Kadıköy district in Istanbul, Turkey.

Fenerbahçe Lighthouse
Fenerbahçe Feneri
Fenerbahçe Lighthouse with keeper's house in front.
LocationFenerbahçe
Kadıköy
Istanbul
Turkey
Coordinates40°58′05.2″N 29°01′55.4″E
Tower
Constructed1856
Constructionmasonry tower
Height25 m (82 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and lantern
OperatorDirectorate General of Coastal Safety
Fog signalblast every 60 seconds
Light
Focal height20 m (66 ft)
Lens500 mm (20 in) cylindrical
Intensity1,000 W
Range15 nmi (28 km)
CharacteristicLFl (2) W 12s.
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