Nieuwpoort Lighthouse, Maritime landmark at Old Sea Dyke, Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Nieuwpoort Lighthouse is a concrete structure rising 26 meters high with four floors, standing on the right bank of the IJzer River at the Old Sea Dyke. The tower sits near where the river meets the sea, serving vessels navigating this coastal waterway.
Built in 1949, this lighthouse is the fourth navigation aid erected at this location, following earlier structures that served the area over many decades. Its 1923 predecessor survived World War II, and the lighting equipment from that earlier tower was incorporated into this modern concrete structure.
The lighthouse stands as a protected monument of Belgian maritime heritage, reflecting the relationship between coastal communities and maritime navigation traditions.
The lighthouse has operated automatically since 1963 through remote control, requiring no permanent staff on site. Visit when weather permits clear views to appreciate both the tower and the surrounding coastal landscape where the river meets the sea.
The lighting equipment inside this tower originally came from the 1923 lighthouse that stood here before, representing a remarkable continuity in coastal navigation technology. This reuse of early 20th-century mechanisms demonstrates how practical engineering solutions have endured through decades of maritime service.
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