Pasig River Light, Maritime navigation lighthouse in San Nicolas, Manila, Philippines
The Pasig River Light features a cylindrical five-story tower with a balcony and lantern, constructed from rubble masonry and concrete blocks at the river mouth.
Established as the first light station in the Philippines in 1642, the lighthouse tower was erected and first illuminated in 1846 at the north jetty.
The surrounding neighborhood gained the name Parola, derived from the Spanish word for lighthouse, reflecting the maritime heritage of Manila's port district.
The lighthouse operated with a sixth-order Fresnel lens that projected light visible for 9 nautical miles, guiding vessels entering the Pasig River from Manila Bay.
The structure underwent a transformation in 1877 when its original white tower was repainted yellow and its characteristic light changed from white to red.
Location: Manila
Inception: 1846
Made from material: rubble masonry, concrete block
GPS coordinates: 14.59650,120.96072
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:16
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