A selection of beautiful and unique lighthouses from around the world (18 photos)

Lighthouses are not just functional structures, they are also works of art. These amazing buildings, located along coastlines, play an important role in ensuring the safety of seafarers. They not only help sailors navigate difficult conditions, but also serve as a symbol of hope and safety. Lighthouses come in different shapes and sizes, each one unique in its own way. Some of them are located on high cliffs, others on small islands. There are even some that are underwater! Each lighthouse has its own history and legends, which make it even more attractive to tourists and history buffs. So, let's take a look at a selection of beautiful and unique lighthouses from around the world.

Lighthouse Puducherry, India





Almost all lighthouses are impressive with a view from above on the stairs inside, but then there’s this color scheme!

"Tower of Hercules", Spain



Built by the Romans, this nearly 2,000-year-old lighthouse is the oldest in use.

Tourlitis Lighthouse, Andros Island, Greece





It was erected in 1887. The only lighthouse in Greece built directly into the sea. And this staircase!

Lighthouse Punta del Hidalgo, Canary Islands



The lighthouse looks extremely modern, and for a lighthouse it was actually built relatively recently - in 1994.

Lighthouse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia



Officially the tallest lighthouse in the world. Its height is 133 meters.

Lighthouse Rubjerg Knude, Denmark



Surprisingly, this lighthouse, surrounded by sand dunes, is actually located in Denmark. On the North Sea coast.

It was built in 1900. It was expected that the tower would fall into the sea by 2023, but on August 14, 2019, work began to move the lighthouse, and on October 22, the 23-meter-high lighthouse weighing 720 tons was moved 70 meters inland on specially built rails. According to experts, it will now continue to exist until at least 2060.

Lighthouse in Chania, Greece



The lighthouse is fenced off from the city by a long pier, as the Venetians traditionally built it.

Low Lighthouse in Burnham-on-Sea, England



Particularly known for its nine "legs".



Thridrangar Lighthouse, Iceland



One of the most impressive lighthouses in the world! Located on a rock at an altitude of 34 meters. It was built in 1939 by experienced climbers who swam to the rock and climbed to the top. Now they can only get there by helicopter.

Lighthouse on Mouro Island, Spain



Because of its location, what you see in the photo on the right often happens to it. Impressive material for all kinds of social networks.

Whiteford Lighthouse, Wales



This cast iron lighthouse was built in 1865 and is the only wave-washed cast iron structure of its size in Britain. During low tide it can be reached on foot.

In 2021, photographer Steve Lydiard's photo of a lighthouse (right) won the prestigious British photography competition in the category "best historical photo".

"Falling" lighthouse of Kiipsaare, Estonia



Built in 1933 on land, 100-150 meters from the shore, but over time it became surrounded by water and tilted. Currently officially abandoned.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, USA



This colorful 64-meter lighthouse in North Carolina is the tallest lighthouse in the United States.

Minots Ledge Lighthouse, USA



The first version of this lighthouse, installed in 1850, was washed away after just a year and a half. On the second attempt, the lighthouse was a great success and is still standing, despite frequent storms.

Gardskagaviti Lighthouse, Iceland



It is distinguished by its cute minimalism. It is also Iceland's tallest lighthouse, based on the height of the structure rather than the location.

Two lighthouses of Cape Henry, USA



It is immediately obvious that one is newer than the other. They are indeed separated by almost a hundred years, but the “new” one was built not so recently - in 1881! The old one has stood on the cape since 1972 and is currently a museum.

Bonus: drawing of the same Alexandria lighthouse - one of the Seven Wonders of the World



It was finally destroyed in 1480. Only the Great Pyramids and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, which lost its recognizable appearance in 1494, have survived longer than this to this day.