Jastarnia Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse on the Hel Peninsula, Poland
Jastarnia Lighthouse is a steel tower standing on the Hel Peninsula coast with distinctive white and red stripes and a red lantern on top. The structure serves as a navigation aid for vessels traveling along this section of the Baltic Sea.
Construction of the lighthouse began in 1938 as part of the region's maritime infrastructure development, but it only started operating in 1950. This gap reflects the disruptions that World War II caused to such projects.
The Jastarnia lighthouse serves as a primary navigation point between Rozewie and Hel lighthouses, maintaining the maritime heritage of the Pomeranian coast.
The tower is visible from outside and stands solidly in place, though it is normally not open for visitors to enter. The best way to view it is from a safe distance along the beach or nearby paths.
The lighthouse was designed in 1938 but remained inactive for twelve years until finally serving its purpose, filling a safety gap along the Pomeranian coast. This delayed history makes it a quiet reminder of the region's turbulent past.
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