Stawa Młyny

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Stawa Młyny
Map
LocationŚwinoujście, Poland Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates53°56′N 14°17′E / 53.93°N 14.28°E / 53.93; 14.28
Tower
Constructed1873-1874
Height10 m
Light
First lit1874
Focal height11 m (36 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicOc W 10s Edit this on Wikidata

Stawa Młyny - a beacon (German: Mühlenbake) in the shape of a windmill in Świnoujście, West Pomeranian Voivodeship; in Poland.[1] The beacon acts as a signal for vessels entering the Port of Świnoujście, from the Baltic Sea. The beacon is 10 metres in height; coloured in white with a black colour roof. The beacon was built between 1873-1874 during the modernisation of the ship route into the Port of Świnoujście.[2]

Stawa Młyny is an official symbol of Świnoujście, being part of the Official Logo of Świnoujście,[3] which is characterised with the beacon.[4] The beacon is a popular tourist attraction in Świnoujście and the Island of Uznam; the beacon is known for being featured on postcards of the town, and is popular part for guided tours around Świnoujście.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Stawa Młyny". Świnoujście Zaplanuj Pobyt. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Stawa Młyny Legends and History". Radio Szczecin. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Logo Of Świnoujście". Świnoujście. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Stawa Młyny Navigation Beacon". Polska Niezwykła. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  5. ^ "What to see and do in Świnoujście". Holiday Check. Retrieved 4 October 2015.