Storozhenskiy Light

The Storozhenskiy Light, also known as Storozhno Light, is an active lighthouse located on the eastern side of Lake Ladoga in the Leningrad Oblast of Russia. It was built in 1907 and features a cylindrical stone tower with a balcony and lantern, standing at a height of 71 meters. The tower has red and white horizontal bands and a red lantern dome.

The lighthouse is situated on a headland that separates the Svir Bay from the Volkhov Bay, near the village of Storozhno. It is a notable structure, being the seventh-tallest traditional lighthouse in the world and the fourth-tallest stone lighthouse. The Storozhenskiy Light is also a twin of the slightly shorter Osinovetsky Light.

The Storozhenskiy Light has a rich history and is still operational today. The site is accessible and the tower can be open to visitors by arrangement with the keeper. The lighthouse is an important aid to navigation on Lake Ladoga, and its unique design and stature make it a significant landmark in the region. With its Fresnel lens and distinct red and white markings, the Storozhenskiy Light continues to serve as a vital guide for mariners and a fascinating piece of history for visitors.

Light and tower

It lies on Lake Ladoga. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is tower with red and white horizontal bands, red lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 76 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl WRG. It carries a [[Fresnel]] lens.