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The Lighthouse of Port Said

The Lighthouse of Port Said

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0110 008 0890

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Egypt, بور سعيد

Port Fouad City, Port Said Governorate, Egypt

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Information about The Lighthouse of Port Said

The old Port Said lighthouse or Port Said lighthouse is one of the most important tourist and archaeological landmarks in the city of Port Said in Egypt, and a unique model showing the development of nineteenth century architecture. This lighthouse dates back to the year 1859, and the lighthouse was built in its time from wood near the coast and was lit for a distance of 10 miles at sea, then it was moved in the year 1869 to its current location and was restored and concrete was added to it and it was provided with a lantern that illuminates for a distance of 20 miles. This building was the first building built of reinforced concrete in the world, and it was built by the French during the reign of Khedive Ismail, and its construction lasted two years, and it was designed in the form of an octagon, with a height of 56 m. Do not miss the opportunity to visit it.

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Wheelchair Accessible
Family-friendly
Suitable for groups
Suitable for children

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Archeological Sites

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