Kõpu Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Mägipe, Estonia
Kõpu Lighthouse is a stone structure standing on the highest point of Hiiumaa Island, rising nearly 38 meters tall. The building features four strong buttresses made of limestone and granite that reinforce its sides.
Construction began in 1500 at the request of Hanseatic merchants and took roughly three decades to complete despite wars and disease, finally becoming operational in 1531. This history makes it one of the world's oldest continuously operating lighthouses.
The structure holds deep meaning in local maritime culture, showing how this island has long been connected to seafaring. Today, visitors experience how the building continues its traditional role of guiding ships through dangerous waters.
Visitors can enter the lighthouse and climb the stairs to reach observation platforms that offer views across the island and sea. The best time to visit is during clear weather when visibility is at its best.
The light beam sits over 100 meters above sea level, making it the highest positioned beacon signal in the entire Baltic Sea. This exceptional height allows the light to reach ships from remarkably far distances.
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