Lighthouse Hoek van 't IJ, 19th-century lighthouse in Durgerdam, Netherlands
The white conical tower with a red band reaches a height of 19.5 meters and contains five levels, with the top floor being enclosed.
Built in 1893 under architect Adrianus Cornelis van Loo, this lighthouse replaced an original square tower from 1701 that guided ships from the Wadden Sea.
The lighthouse earned both Rijksmonument status and UNESCO World Heritage designation, marking its importance in Dutch maritime navigation history.
The structure became accessible by bridge in 1996, allowing visitors to reach the island where the lighthouse stands near the IJ river entrance.
The lighthouse operated with a paraffin lamp before transitioning to electrical lighting, and its light was temporarily deactivated between 2001 and 2005.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1893
Height: 19.5 m
GPS coordinates: 52.37182,5.01406
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:07
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