Swinoujscie Lighthouse (Swinoujscie, Poland)
Świnoujście Lighthouse (Polish: Latarnia Morska Świnoujście) is an active lighthouse in Świnoujście, Poland. At a height of 212 feet (65 m) it is the fifteenth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, as well as the tallest brick lighthouse, and the tallest in Poland. It is located on the east bank of the river Świna just inside the entrance.
The tower was damaged during World War II. In 1945, during the retreat of the German troops, an order was given to destroy the lighthouse. However, the German keeper refused the order and the tower survived. The damage was only repaired in 1959, some fourteen years after the town was annexed by Poland.
In 1998–2000, for the new Millennium, the lighthouse was restored. It was reopened to the public in August 2000, along with a lighthouse museum in the keeper's house.
Constructed: 1828 (first)
Construction: brick tower
Height: 212 feet (65 m)
Shape: cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern rising from an octagonal prism basement with balcony
Markings: unpainted yellow brick tower, red dwelling, black lantern
Swinoujscie Lighthouse (Swinoujscie, Poland)
Świnoujście Lighthouse (Polish: Latarnia Morska Świnoujście) is an active lighthouse in Świnoujście, Poland. At a height of 212 feet (65 m) it is the fifteenth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, as well as the tallest brick lighthouse, and the tallest in Poland. It is located on the east bank of the river Świna just inside the entrance.
The tower was damaged during World War II. In 1945, during the retreat of the German troops, an order was given to destroy the lighthouse. However, the German keeper refused the order and the tower survived. The damage was only repaired in 1959, some fourteen years after the town was annexed by Poland.
In 1998–2000, for the new Millennium, the lighthouse was restored. It was reopened to the public in August 2000, along with a lighthouse museum in the keeper's house.
Constructed: 1828 (first)
Construction: brick tower
Height: 212 feet (65 m)
Shape: cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern rising from an octagonal prism basement with balcony
Markings: unpainted yellow brick tower, red dwelling, black lantern