Monday, October 03, 2011

0091. Lithuania - Uostadvaris Lighthouse

Uostadvaris Lighthouse is located on the South side of the Atmata River, one of the mouths of the Nemunas River, about 12 kms North of Rusne.

Lithuania Post  commemorated  the  Uostadvaris Lighthouse  by   the  release of 3 Litas stamp on 15-Mar-2003.

Built in the year 1876, the Uostadvaris Lighthouse:
  • Tower is OCTAGONAL CYLINDRICAL brick
  • Tower attached by a covered passageway to keeper's house
  • Tower is unpainted RED brick
  • Lantern and Gallery painted WHITE
  • Height is 13 metres

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