Lange Jaap, Cast iron lighthouse in Huisduinen, Netherlands
The Lange Jaap lighthouse rises 63.45 meters into the sky, featuring a tower constructed from more than 1,088 iron plates and 17 floors.
Built in 1878 by architect Quirinus Harder, this lighthouse replaced an earlier 22-meter tower from 1822 that used Argand lamps for navigation.
The lighthouse gained recognition through the song 'Onze Lange Jaap' by Jan Helder and received status as a Rijksmonument in 1988.
Due to structural concerns and cracks in the cast iron, the lighthouse and surrounding area remain closed to visitors since September 2021.
This structure holds the distinction of being the tallest non-skeletal cast iron lighthouse in the world according to The Lighthouse Directory.
Location: Den Helder
Inception: 1878
Architects: Quirinus Harder
Floors above the ground: 17
Height: 63.45 m
Made from material: cast iron
Address: Zeeweg 5
GPS coordinates: 52.96139,4.73333
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:11
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