The lighthouse is a
near-universal symbol of safety and guidance that has helped mariners find
their way home since ancient times. Although they are gradually outliving their
usefulness, they are still epic monuments to human ingenuity and to their own
resilience. Because August 7th is National Lighthouse Day in the U.S., we
decided to share some amazing lighthouse photos with our readers.
Ancient mariners were often
guided home by bonfires built on hilltops, which were later elevated and
evolved into lighthouses. These gradually grew taller and stronger and moved
closer to the sea. Most lighthouses currently still standing are marvels of
practical and resilient architecture and engineering, brushing off the worst
that the seas have to offer. While their guiding beacons may soon cease to
sweep across the coastal night sky, we can still appreciate how beautiful and
epic these wonderful buildings look.
Cast-Iron Lighthouse, Whiteford, UK
Phare du Petit Minou, Brest,
France
Frozen St. Joseph North Pier Lighthouse, Michigan, USA
Porto, Portugal
Victoria Beach Lighthouse (Built In 1926), California, USA
6Viavelez, Asturias, Spain
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Lighthouse Of Talacre, Wales, UK
Andros Island, Greece
San Esteban De Pravia, Spain
Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales
Lighthouse in Beagle Channel, Argentina/Chile
Lighthouse Of Fastnet Rock, Ireland
The Lange Nelle Lighthouse, Ostend, Belgium
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Stångholmen in Lysekil, Sweden
St Mary’s Lighthouse, Bait Island, UK
Kermorvan Lighthouse, Bretagne, France
Newhaven Breakwater Lighthouse, East Sussex, England
Portland Head Light, Maine, USA
Mouro Island Lighthouse (Built In 1860), Spain
Brest, France
Mouro Island Lighthouse (Built In 1860), Spain
Molnes Lighthouse, Norway
Old Scituate Lighthouse (Built In 1810), Massachusetts, USA
Porto, Portugal
Lighthouse And Aurora-Filled Sky, Iceland
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