Pointe Vénus Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Mahina, French Polynesia
The black and white striped tower stands 34 meters tall on the northern coast of Tahiti, serving as a navigation point for vessels in the South Pacific.
Architect Leonce Reynaud designed this lighthouse in 1867, establishing it as the first navigational structure of its kind in the South Pacific region.
The lighthouse stands at the location where Captain James Cook built an observatory to document the transit of Venus across the sun in 1769.
The structure continues to function as both a maritime and aerial navigation aid, equipped with specialized lenses for ships and aircraft guidance.
During World War II, local residents painted images of coconut palms on the lighthouse exterior to conceal it from Japanese naval forces.
Location: French Polynesia
Inception: 1867
Architects: Leonce Reynaud
Height: 33 m
Website: https://tahitiheritage.pf/phare-de-la-pointe-venus-teara-o-tahiti
GPS coordinates: -17.49509,-149.49428
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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