Sochinskiy lighthouse, Lighthouse near Black Sea in Sochi, Russia.
Sochinskiy lighthouse is a brick maritime structure standing along the Black Sea coast in Sochi, reaching about 15 meters in height. It was equipped with a Fresnel lens to guide ships safely past the shore.
This structure was built in 1891 to establish organized sea navigation along this section of the Black Sea coast. It became part of the infrastructure that helped develop Sochi as a significant port.
This structure reflects the city's connection to the sea and its importance as a maritime center on the Black Sea coast. You can sense this maritime heritage when standing near the building and looking toward the water.
The structure sits directly on the coast and is accessible from the beachfront area, particularly when walking toward the older harbor section. You can reach it easily on foot and view the building from outside.
Despite modernized navigation technology, the structure maintains its original appearance and continues to serve its function from when it was first built. It remains one of the few buildings from that era still actively helping ships navigate the waters.
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