Farol do Macuti, Portuguese lighthouse in Beira, Mozambique.
Farol do Macuti is a lighthouse on the coast of Beira designed with a distinctive white and red exterior. The structure rises above the port city and continues to serve as a navigation marker for vessels in the waters offshore.
The structure was built in 1904 during Portuguese colonial rule as part of developing maritime infrastructure along the African coast. It has stood ever since, showing how long this navigation aid has guided ships through the waters near Beira.
The lighthouse represents the maritime architecture that Portugal left along the east African coast. Local people and visitors recognize this white and red structure as a link to the seafaring history that shaped the port city.
The structure is visible from outside and marks a central point on the coast that helps with orientation. The white and red coloring makes it easy to spot the lighthouse from a distance and use it as a landmark.
The lighthouse ranks among the few still-functioning structures from the colonial era that have survived along the Mozambican coast. Its continuous operation over many decades makes it a particular testament to the region's maritime history.
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