Calella Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Catalonia, Spain
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The Calella Lighthouse is an active lighthouse situated in the coastal town of Calella in Costa del Maresme, 58 km northeast of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain.[1]
Constructed1859
Constructionmasonry tower
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| Location | Calella Province of Barcelona Catalonia Spain |
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| Coordinates | 41.608107°N 2.646399°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1859 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 13 metres (43 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, glass lantern |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Autoridat Portuària de Barcelona |
| Heritage | Cultural Asset part of the cultural heritage of Catalonia |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1859 |
| Focal height | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Lens | original 3rd order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 18 nmi (33 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3+2) W 20s. |
| Spain no. | ES-30810 |
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Its construction began on 9 October 1856, and the engineer responsible for the project was Marià Parellada.[2] The lighthouse was inaugurated on 15 December 1859.[3] With an elevation of 50 metres (160 ft) above sea level, the light can be seen for 18 nautical miles (33 km).[4] In the beginning, the lamp used oil, then later on, paraffin and petrol was used.[5] Electricity was then introduced in the Lighthouse in 1927.[6]
