Daugavgrīva Lighthouse

The Daugavgrīva Lighthouse is located in Daugavgrīva on the Bay of Riga on the Latvian coast of the Baltic Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1956 and 1957, with the first light glare shining on February 2, 1957. It is a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, made of concrete, and stands at a height of 115 feet with a focal height of 121 feet. The lighthouse is marked with white and black horizontal bands and a red roof lantern, and its light has a range of 18 nautical miles.

The history of the Daugavgrīva Lighthouse dates back to 1721 when the first lighthouse was constructed by the Swedes at the mouth of the Daugava River. Over the years, several lighthouses have been built, destroyed, and rebuilt due to the change in the river's course and various wars. The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1819, 1863, and 1921, with each reconstruction using different materials and designs.

Today, the Daugavgrīva Lighthouse is open to the public, with a viewing gallery at the top that can be accessed by 150 spiral steps. The lighthouse has survived through various historical events, including the Crimean War and both World Wars, and continues to serve as an important aid to navigation for ships in the Baltic Sea. Its rich history and stunning architecture make it a significant landmark in Latvia, attracting visitors from around the world.

Light and tower

It lies on the Gulf of Riga. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white with black horizontal bands, red roof lantern. The light has a focal height of 37 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 2.5s. It was first lit in 1957.

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