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Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

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Location: Nieuwpoort, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Dirk V 🚲 🚶📷

August 6, 2021

The current lighthouse of Nieuwpoort on the right bank dates from 1949, but had two predecessors on the same site.

The first dated from 1883 and was irreparably damaged during the First World War.

A new tower was built in 1923-1926.

This in turn was destroyed during the Second World War.

The current one was built after the war based on the model of the tower from 1923-1926.

Put into operation in 1949.

Cylindrical concrete tower painted in red and white stripes.

Height: 28m

two red flashes every 14 seconds

Range: 15 nautical miles (1 nautical mile = 1852m)

The light installation made according to the Fresnel principle dates from 1923-1926. This equipment was brought to Paris in 1940 and thus survived the destruction in 1944. It originally worked on gas and was later converted to electricity.

With its red and white paint and its typical silhouette, the tower is a unique beacon in the Nieuwpoort dunes. Its silhouette also serves as a logo for the city of Nieuwpoort.

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Martin Jokisch

March 10, 2019

From here you have the best view of the beautiful lighthouse of Nieuwpoort.

Unfortunately, because of the military zone, you cannot go directly to the lighthouse.

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Ruben

February 25, 2021

The walking route around the military domain at the lighthouse is worthwhile.

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Location: Nieuwpoort, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Nieuwpoort Lighthouse

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