Torre de Hercules
The Tower of Hercules is a tower and lighthouse located on a hill on the peninsula of the city of La Coruña, in Galicia (Spain). Its total height is 55 meters, and dates from the 1st century AD. C. It has the privilege of being the only Roman lighthouse and the oldest in operation in the world. On June 27, 2009 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Until the 20th century it was called the Lighthouse of Brigantia, or in Latin Farum Brigantium.
Torre de Hercules
The Tower of Hercules is a tower and lighthouse located on a hill on the peninsula of the city of La Coruña, in Galicia (Spain). Its total height is 55 meters, and dates from the 1st century AD. C. It has the privilege of being the only Roman lighthouse and the oldest in operation in the world. On June 27, 2009 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Until the 20th century it was called the Lighthouse of Brigantia, or in Latin Farum Brigantium.