Daugavgrīva lighthouse, Maritime navigation tower at the mouth of Daugava River, Latvia
Daugavgrīva lighthouse is a white tower with black horizontal stripes at the river mouth, approximately 35 meters (115 feet) tall with a red roof at the top. The concrete structure dates from the 1950s and stands directly beside Riga's harbor.
A lighthouse structure has marked this location since the 16th century, guiding ships here for hundreds of years. The current building was erected after World War II because earlier versions had been destroyed.
The lighthouse sits at a busy harbor where ships arrive and depart, showing this city's maritime connection to the world. When you stand here, you see daily how important this location is for water traffic.
The climb involves 150 steps in a tight spiral staircase, requiring physical effort but rewarding you with views over the river and harbor at the top. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time for the ascent.
The light flashes in a special rhythm that helps ships recognize the location even in dark nights or bad weather. This flash pattern is part of a worldwide system for ship navigation.
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