Giordan Lighthouse
The Giordan, Ġordan (Maltese: Il-Fanal ta' Ġurdan) is an active lighthouse on the Maltese island of Gozo. It is located on a hill above the village of Għasri on the northern coast of the island.
Giordan Lighthouse | |
| Location | Għasri, Gozo Malta |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.0722°N 14.2184°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1650 (first) |
| Foundation | two storey square stone base |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Automated | 1994 |
| Height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1853 (current) |
| Focal height | 180 metres (590 ft) |
| Range | 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 7.5s. |
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