 Ainaži Lighthouse | |
| Location | Ainaži, Latvia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57°51′59.2″N 24°21′37.9″E / 57.866444°N 24.360528°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1930 |
| Construction | mansory tower |
| Height | 59 feet (18 m) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower with an orange vertical stripe, orange roof lantern and rail |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 72 feet (22 m) |
| Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
| Characteristic | Iso W 4s. |
| Latvia no. | UZ-001 |
Ainaži Lighthouse (Latvian: Ainažu bāka) is a lighthouse located in Ainaži on the Bay of Riga - of the Baltic Sea.[1]
History
The Ainahi lighthouse was built in 1930, originally serving as a guide for the nearby Ainaži port and harbour. During World War II, the harbour was bombarded by German bombers; causing the village to lose its processing factory and fishing importance - therefore making the lighthouse insignificant. The village, port and harbour were rebuilt under Soviet control - bringing back the importance of the lighthouse.[2] The lighthouse was reconstructed and furthermore renovated in the 1990s. Currently the lighthouse is a key landmark for the nearby villages.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Tourism in the North-Central Regions". Latvia Travel (Official). Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ "Ainazi Lighthouse". Lightphotos. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ "Ainazhi Lighthouse". Bakas. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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