A dozen amazing lighthouses, each of which can be considered a new wonder of the world

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

As you know, in addition to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Egyptian pyramids, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Mausoleum, the Temple of Artemis and the statue of Zeus, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was also among the seven wonders of the world. This lighthouse, which reached 120 meters in height and shone in the ancient flotilla, collapsed in the XIV century. Since then, architects from all over the world have built many lighthouses, but most of them do not deserve the title of "wonder of the world." But these twelve are definitely worthy.

In 2003, this lighthouse, standing on the island of Enoshima, was renovated, so much so that now the crowds of tourists cannot take their eyes off it. A spiral staircase made of steel leads to the very top, and it is fenced off from the outside world only by steel beams, which are illuminated during the night with various lights. The whole structure attracts the eyes, and it is impossible to pass by it so as not to pay attention. What else does a lighthouse need?

Torre de Hercules (Tower of Hercules) is the only surviving Roman lighthouse, which is still actively used today. In addition, it bears the title of the oldest active lighthouse in the world. It was built by Catholics in the 2nd century AD and was last overhauled in 1791 by a team led by the architect Eustaquio Giannini. The 185-foot tower still looks great now and, apparently, will stand for more than one century.

This lighthouse, built in 1959 to commemorate the sailors who died during the Second World War, is still in operation. On the one hand, it resembles a torch, on the other, four perpendicular supports at the bottom make this beacon look like a rocket. In any case, the lighthouse looks very unusual. As far as light is concerned, the lamp, which acts as the flame of this torch, produces light with a force of one million candelas.

The 348-foot tower at Yokohama was the tallest lighthouse tower before its "temporary closure" and ships could see the light from 20 miles away. It was built in 1958 to celebrate the centenary of the opening of the port in Yokohama. The tower immediately became a landmark in the city. It is noteworthy that the majority of tourists considered this tower, made in the form of lattices, another TV antenna.

The Pigeon Point Lighthouse sits on one of California's cliffs and, at 115 feet, is one of the tallest in America. Every November, many photographers visit the picturesque lighthouse to photograph the light emitted by the new lenses. This powerful light is composed of 1008 hand-polished lenses and prisms, and has a power of 500 thousand candelas.

This lighthouse is only nine meters high. This is one of the smallest lighthouses in the world. Moreover, you will not find water nearby, wherever you are looking. It was built in 1832 and is still used as a navigational point in the endless desert. Every 7, 5 seconds, a flash of light occurs in the window. White, red or blue, depending on which side of the world you are looking from.

This lighthouse is more than two and a half thousand years old. It is located on a small island off the coast of Istanbul. During this time, the island was used as a cemetery, customs, prison and much more. Today it is a kind of "Mecca" for tourists visiting Turkey, and inside the lighthouse itself there is a cafe.

Approximately 1.25 million bricks were used to build the tallest lighthouse in America. The huge structure created flashes every 7 seconds, helping the ships to overcome the "Atlantic graveyard". Weather permitting, it could be seen 50 miles away. However, just before the millennium, the lighthouse was moved inland to 2,870 feet due to the danger of coastal destruction. This lighthouse is a favorite theme for many photographers in America, and you can easily find other photos of this whopper.

Built in 1885, the Bay of Alabama Lighthouse is an excellent example of lighthouses that sit right in the water, perched on screw stilts. The piles are screwed into piles of stones at the bottom or into the river bed. The beautiful hexagonal lighthouse has been recently refurbished and improved. In particular, a new roof and red light, powered by solar energy, have been added.

This is one of the most unusual new generation lighthouses. It was built using pure gold in Thailand in 1996 in honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. I have no idea how much the construction cost, but I suspect it was very expensive. Be that as it may, tourists can find the lighthouse on the southern coast of Phuket, which they do with pleasure, because this lighthouse is one of the main attractions in Thailand.

This lighthouse was built using the latest technology. It was originally planned that the lighthouse lamp would emit the most powerful light with a power of 28 million candelas, but the project turned out to be very dangerous, so the lamp was replaced with a less powerful one. The lighthouse on Sullivan Island now emits light with a power of “only” a million candelas. And in all other respects, compared to other lighthouses, this one was created as if in the space age - inside, among other little things, you can even find an elevator and air conditioning.

This is probably the most aesthetic beacon in today's review, and indeed in the whole world. The all-white structure was built on one of the coasts of Iceland in 1938 and became the tallest structure (height - 86 feet) in that country. The white base of the lighthouse stands in the midst of green grass and creates a beautiful contrast that adds mysticism to the whole picture. The lighthouse is still active and generates flashes of three seconds duration every half a minute.

The lighthouse "Seltjarnarnes" cannot be said to be very beautiful to look at. But look what a picture he is able to create with his radiance! The lighthouse is located in Iceland, and the greenish glow is, of course, the northern lights.