Liepāja Lighthouse

The Liepāja Lighthouse is located in Liepāja on the Latvian coast of the Baltic Sea. It was built in 1868 using cast iron from resmelted ship wreckage. The lighthouse has a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, and it stands at a height of 33 meters. The tower is white with red horizontal bands and a red lantern.

The lighthouse has suffered wartime damage, particularly during World War I when it was hit by sixteen rounds fired by the German light cruiser SMS Augsburg. Despite this, the lighthouse remains intact, with the indentations from the rounds still visible on its external cladding. The lighthouse's top viewing gallery can be accessed by an internal staircase of 149 steps.

The Liepāja Lighthouse is currently operational, with a range of 16 nautical miles and a characteristic of Iso W 3s. The lighthouse is an important part of Latvia's maritime history and a notable landmark in the city of Liepāja. Its unique construction and history make it a fascinating piece of the country's cultural heritage.

Light and tower

It lies on the Baltic Sea. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of cast iron. Its daymark is white tower with red horizontal bands, red lantern. The light has a focal height of 32 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso W 3s.

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