Vuurbaak Katwijk, Brick lighthouse in Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands.
The Vuurbaak lighthouse stands 12 meters tall near the North Sea coast, featuring a traditional square tower structure with brick construction and observation deck.
Constructed in 1605, this lighthouse initially used wood fires in an iron basket on its flat roof before transitioning to coal and later oil lamps.
The Vuurbaak represents maritime heritage as the second oldest lighthouse in the Netherlands, earning recognition as a national monument through Rijksmonument status.
Located behind the boulevard at Vuurbaakplein, the lighthouse opens to visitors during July and August, offering access to maritime history exhibits.
During World War I, the Royal Netherlands Navy used this structure as an observation post, with sailors maintaining continuous watch over coastal waters.
Location: Katwijk
Inception: 1605
Height: 12 m
Made from material: brick
Address: Vuurbaakplein 12, 2225JB Katwijk 2225JB 2225JB
GPS coordinates: 52.20025,4.39096
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:45
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