Lighthouses of Historical Significance

This list highlights lighthouses that have significant historical importance, showcasing their roles in maritime navigation and their cultural legacy.
Pharos of Alexandria

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, guiding ships into Alexandria's harbor since the 3rd century BCE[5].


Tower of Hercules

The oldest operational lighthouse in the world, constructed by the Romans around the 2nd century CE in Spain[2][5].


Hook Lighthouse

The oldest operational lighthouse in the world, built by monks in Ireland in 1172 to guide sailors[4].


Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Famous for being the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States, completed in 1870, it warns of treacherous Diamond Shoals[2][4].


Alcatraz Island Lighthouse

Built in 1854 as the first lighthouse on the U.S. West Coast, guiding ships through San Francisco Bay[1].


Cordouan Lighthouse

Known as the oldest lighthouse in France, completed in 1611, featuring intricate designs and historical significance[2][3].


Eddystone Lighthouse

A historic lighthouse off the coast of Cornwall, England, rebuilt multiple times since its initial construction in 1698[2].


Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Lighthouse

One of the tallest lighthouses on the West Coast, established in 1872, known for its historical role in maritime safety[1].


Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse

Located in the Beagle Channel, this iconic lighthouse is known as the 'Lighthouse at the End of the World,' symbolizing maritime resilience[4].


La Lanterna

This historical lighthouse in Genoa, Italy, has been guiding ships since 1128, symbolizing maritime heritage[2].


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