Ruhnu lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Ruhnu Island, Estonia.
The metal lighthouse rises 40 meters above Håubjärre Hill, featuring a cylindrical tower structure with four supporting counterforts and a red lantern roof.
Built in 1877 by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée from Le Havre, the lighthouse underwent reconstruction in 1937 following damage during World War I.
The steel structure embodies French industrial engineering from the late 19th century, with local narratives connecting it to engineer Gustave Eiffel's designs.
Visitors reach the lighthouse by taking a ferry from Pärnu or Kuressaare to Ruhnu Island, where summer guided tours require advance reservations.
This cast iron navigational structure remains the sole example of its architectural type still standing in the Baltic Sea region.
Location: Ruhnu Rural Municipality
Inception: 1877
Height: 40 m
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 57.80135,23.26015
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:33
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