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Bjargtangar Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Iceland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bjargtangar Lighthouse (Icelandic: Bjargtangaviti [ˈpjarkˌtʰauŋkaˌvɪːtɪ], regionally also [-tʰaŋk-]) is a lighthouse located on the cliffs of Látrabjarg in northwestern Iceland. It marks the westernmost point of Iceland and is the westernmost building of Europe.[1]
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History and description
The Bjargtangar Light Station was established in 1913.[2] The present tower was built in 1948.[2] It is two stories high, built of concrete, and painted entirely white.[2] The lantern house is on the second floor and faces the sea.[2] Because the lighthouse is on a high cliff, the light's focal plane is 60 m (200 ft) above the sea.[2] The site (but not the tower) is open to visitors, although access is difficult.[2]
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