Miķeļbāka, Maritime lighthouse in Miķeļtornis, Latvia
The white concrete cylindrical structure reaches 56 meters in height and features double galleries with a lantern at its summit, overlooking the Baltic Sea.
The first lighthouse was built in 1885, but artillery damage during World War I led to its demolition in 1932, with the current structure completed in 1957.
The name Miķeļbāka originates from Russian midshipman Mikhail Ryabinin, who mapped the coastline in 1749, influencing local maritime nomenclature.
The lighthouse contains 293 steps leading to an observation area that provides visibility extending 35 kilometers across the Kurzeme coast on clear days.
The reinforced concrete tower stands as the tallest lighthouse in the Baltic States, guiding vessels through the Irbe Strait with two white flashes every six seconds.
Location: Miķeļtornis
Inception: 1885
Height: 56 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 57.59972,21.97444
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:32
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