Savudrija Lighthouse, Lighthouse at Cape Savudrija, Croatia
Savudrija Lighthouse is a stone tower standing 29 meters tall at the westernmost point of Croatia, featuring a double gallery and grey lantern room at the top. The structure was designed to guide maritime traffic through the waters of the northern Adriatic.
The lighthouse began operations in 1818 and represented an important technological advance in maritime safety systems. Its introduction marked a shift in how seafarers navigated these waters and improved conditions for ships passing through the region.
The lighthouse serves as a symbol of maritime heritage and the region's connection to seafaring traditions that shaped this corner of the coast. Visitors experience how this structure represents the human effort to make sea travel safer and how it remains part of the local identity.
The lighthouse complex offers accommodation options for visitors wanting to stay overnight at the site. Weather on the cape can be windy and changeable, so it is wise to prepare with appropriate clothing before exploring the area.
The roof tiles of the lighthouse were carefully chosen and constructed to withstand the powerful winds of the cape. This practical design detail reveals how builders adapted the structure to the harsh local conditions and created something built to last centuries.
Location: Savudrija
Inception: 1818
Height: 29 m
GPS coordinates: 45.49000,13.49090
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24
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