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Name: Bugio Lighthouse

Also known as: Farol do Torre do Bugio

Nearest Town or City:
Lisbon, Portugal

Location: On a small island at the mouth of the Tagus River.

Managing Organization:
Lighthouse Service, Naval Department.

Notes:
This lighthouse has been recently restored. It took 56 years to build and has been reinforced eight times.

Tower Height: 85

Height of Focal Plane: 91

Characteristic and Range: Flashing green every 5 seconds, visible for 21 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White, cylindrical tower with red lantern on top of circular fort.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1775

Date Present Tower Built: 1775

Date Automated: 1981

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

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