Basco Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Basco, Philippines
The cylindrical white tower with red lantern and trim rises 20 meters above Naidi Hills in Barangay San Antonio, facing the South China Sea.
The structure stands where the first lighthouse and American telegraph facilities operated until Japanese Imperial Army bombings destroyed them during World War II.
The lighthouse incorporates local Ivatan architectural elements with its rubble foundation, reflecting the traditional building methods of Batanes province.
Visitors can climb to the fifth-floor viewing deck for views of Batan Island, Mount Iraya, Sabtang Island, and Itbayat Island.
The structure functions as both an active maritime navigation aid with a 19-kilometer range and a tourist center with an adjacent six-story building.
Location: Basco
Location: Batanes
Inception: 2003
Height: 20 m
Made from material: rubble, reinforced concrete
Operator: Basco Station, Philippine Coast Guard
GPS coordinates: 20.45154,121.96416
Latest update: May 16, 2025 04:56
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