Ai-Todorsky lighthouse, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Gaspra, Yalta Urban Okrug, Russia.
Leuchtturm Ai-Todor is a maritime navigation light standing on Cape Ai-Todor along the Black Sea coast. The structure sits directly on a rocky promontory and continues to send signals for guiding vessels.
The light was built in 1835 and has served as a key navigation point for Black Sea shipping ever since. Its long history makes it an important marker of the region's maritime infrastructure.
The lighthouse holds status as a regional cultural heritage site, representing maritime traditions and navigation history of the Crimean peninsula.
The location is reachable only from the sea or through difficult terrain, so visitors should exercise caution. The best time to visit is during good visibility and calm seas.
The light sits on one of the most dangerous stretches of coastline with treacherous rocks and strong currents. This harsh setting is exactly why navigation here was and remains so critical.
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