Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Spanish colonial lighthouse in Burgos, Philippines
The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse features an octagonal tower rising 20 meters high, with a brass cupola and first-order Fresnel lens system atop Vigia de Nagpartian Hill.
Built in 1892 as part of Spain's maritime illumination project, the lighthouse guided galleons through the northern Philippine archipelago and continues its nautical service today.
The structure combines classical Spanish colonial design elements with local Philippine building techniques, using brick masonry, lime mortar, and regional materials throughout its construction.
Visitors reach the lighthouse via a paved road to the hilltop location, where guided tours explain the function of the navigation equipment and historical significance.
The lighthouse maintains its original function using solar-powered electric lamps, following the replacement of its earthquake-damaged Fresnel lens system from 1990.
Location: Burgos
Location: Ilocos Norte
Inception: 1892
Height: 20 m
GPS coordinates: 18.51226,120.59790
Latest update: May 20, 2025 03:32
Historic lighthouses around the world tell the story of the way ships have been guided for hundreds of years. From the rocky coast of Norway to the cliffs of the Pacific, these towers have helped sailors since ancient times. The Tower of Hercules in Spain has been shining over the sea since the second century. The lighthouse at Cape Hatteras in North Carolina watches over the dangerous sands of the Atlantic with its easy-to-spot black and white stripes. Each lighthouse shows the time and place it was built. Some sit on high cliffs exposed to the wind, like Heceta Head in Oregon, whose light reaches out over the ocean. Others mark important points, like Fanad Head in Ireland, which shows where a fjord begins, or Jeffreys Hook in New York, under the George Washington Bridge. These structures show how builders used their skills to work with the land, the weather, and the materials they had nearby. Today, these towers still light the sea routes and attract visitors curious about their design and history. Whether it’s the limestone at Cape Otway in Australia or the bricks at Cape Bojeador in the Philippines, each lighthouse remains a landmark on the coast and a living link to the sea’s traditions.
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