Ainaži Lighthouse

The Ainaži Lighthouse is located in Ainaži, Latvia, on the Bay of Riga in the Baltic Sea. It was built in 1930 to serve as a guide for the nearby port and harbour. The lighthouse has an octagonal tower with a balcony and lantern, and it stands at a height of 59 feet with a focal height of 72 feet. The tower is white with an orange vertical stripe, an orange roof lantern, and rail.

The lighthouse has a range of 12 nautical miles and a characteristic of Iso W 4s. During World War II, the harbour was bombarded by German bombers, causing the village to lose its processing factory and fishing importance, which made the lighthouse insignificant at that time. However, the village, port, and harbour were rebuilt under Soviet control, and the lighthouse was reconstructed and renovated in the 1990s.

Today, the Ainaži Lighthouse is a key landmark for the nearby villages. It has survived the test of time and has been restored to its former glory. The lighthouse is an important part of Latvia's maritime history and continues to serve as a guide for sailors and a popular tourist attraction. Its unique design and historical significance make it a notable landmark in the region.

Light and tower

It lies on the Gulf of Riga. It has an octagonal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower with an orange vertical stripe, orange roof lantern and rail. The light has a focal height of 22 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso W 4s.