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Name: Falsterbo Lighthouse  

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Also known as: Falsterbo fyr

Nearest Town or City:
Ljunghusen, , Sweden

Location: Southernmost point in Sweden.


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Photo: Earl Minnis

Managing Organization:
Vellinge City Council

Notes:
This lighthouse, the oldest in Sweden, is on a golf course and is in a prime birdwatching area.

Tower Height: 82

Description of Tower: Conical brick tower with central black band.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 12??

Date Present Tower Built: 1793

Date Deactivated: 1993

Date Automated: 1972

Current Use: Historic landmark.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Keepers: Tycho Brae (c. 1577)


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