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Marka Lighthouse
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Early morning offers the clearest view and cooler wind, while the sunset creates a dramatic play of light on the lighthouse. If you want a picture with clouds and the sea, choose the period from November to February, when there is the least fog.
Budsjettips
Getting to the lighthouse area is free, but climbing to the top requires a small donation (about 2-3 dollars). If you are planning to visit several places, use the local bus, which costs 0.50 dollars, instead of a taxi.
Anbefalt for
Photographers, Nature lovers, History enthusiasts, Adventurers
Planlegg ditt besøk
1-2 hours
Om
Raske fakta: Dette er et av verdens høyeste fyr i stein, med en høyde på 64 meter. Bygningen, som sto ferdig i 1904, er et av de få fungerende fyrene i Afrikas horn.
Høydepunkter: Lokale fiskere tror at tårnets hvite lanterne har en magisk kraft som beskytter dem mot sjørøvere, og ved fullmåne brenner de røkelse nær lanternen. På tårnets vegger er det bevart mer enn 30 klipperiss etterlatt av handelsmenn og sjømenn som reiste langs Middelhavet og Indiahavet for århundrer siden.
Insidertips
- Bring your own water and snacks, because the nearest shops are 3 kilometers away.
- The best photo of the lighthouse is taken from the southern corner during the morning sun.
- Local fishermen often sell freshly caught fish at the foot of the tower for a price that is still reasonable compared to the city market.
- Avoid visiting at noon between 12-14, because the sun is directly overhead and the shadow disappears completely.
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