10 Most Beautiful Lighthouses in the World - Travel Video

[Music] set at the entrance to beautiful bays and natural harbors lighthouses have prevented ships from running a ground for hundreds of years sadly however many of them have become redundant and they're replaced by more efficient onboard navigational systems as they were designed to be visible lighthouses often make for very distinctive landmarks their shapes and colors stand out against the surrounding landscapes consequently they make for some fantastic photo opportunities and are usually set in spectacular spots along rugged coastlines or overlooking wild seas here's a look at the most beautiful lighthouses in the world number 10 lesyk

clever lighthouse romantically referred to as the lighthouse at the end of the world lesyk Lehrer is located in a breathtaking spot in Tierra del Fuego right at the southern tip of Argentina lying on a small rocky island in the middle of the Beagle Channel it's red in white tower stands out delightfully against the majestic mountains that rise around it having guarded the sea entrance to us why--i ever since it was erected in 1920 the lovely lighthouse is now a popular tourist attraction number nine Gaul lighthouse located within the ancient walls of Gulfport the lighthouse of

the same name has protected the surrounding waters ever since it was first erected in 1848 while it is the oldest lighthouse in the whole of sri lanka the current lighthouse is bright white walls only date to 1939 when it was rebuilt after a devastating fire nestled away on the country's south coast it's magnificent location at the entrance to gull harbour with palm trees all around it make it one of the most picturesque and photographed landmarks in the city [Music] [Music] number eight Makapuu point lighthouse perched upon the eastern tip of Oahu in Hawaii Makapuu point

lighthouse is set in one of the most spectacular locations imaginable as the waters of the Pacific stretch endlessly before it despite only reaching 14 metres in height the light from its tower can be seen from far and wide thanks to its prominent setting atop a rocky cliff coupled with the bright blue waters of the ocean below these enormous volcanic cliffs certainly make for an impressive sight with a lighthouse hidden amongst them number seven Linda's miss lighthouse set at the southernmost tip of Norway Linda sness is the oldest lighthouse in the country while the current lighthouse

with it's bright white walls and red top was only constructed in 1915 the earliest version of the light station dates to 1656 ever since then it has demarcated the North Sea from the Baltic Sea and warned sailors about Norway's perilous coastline as it was commandeered by the Germans in World War two there are now trenches tunnels and a small fort for visitors to check out nearby [Music] [Music] [Music] number six Capisce michelle lighthouse remarkably enough a light has warned approaching ships about the treacherous waters of Coppedge B she'll ever since fourteen thirty when monks erected

a beacon on the cliff top it was only in 1790 however that the first proper lighthouse was built this exhibits some delightful and distinctive architecture with its white 32 meter high hexagonal Tower being its defining feature located at the end of the peninsula in Portugal the lighthouse overlooks a lot of wild and wonderful coastline that once struck fear into sailors hearts [Music] [Music] number five Tower of Hercules ever since the second century AD the Tower of Hercules has imperiously watched out over Spain's North Atlantic coastline this remarkably makes it the oldest lighthouse still in use

today such is its age that it is believed to have been modeled after the Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of the ancient world first built by the Romans the lighthouses fifty-seven meter high sturdy and square tower was repaired and renovated in 1791 in addition to its astounding age the Tower of Hercules a scenic location on a peninsula in Galicia certainly makes it one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world [Music] [Music] number four heceta head lighthouse set in a prominent and picturesque spot along the Oregon coast heceta head lighthouse certainly is

a fine sight overlooking the Pacific Ocean with dramatic looking rocks below its gleaming white tower is backed by bear dent forests that tumbled down the hillside first lit in 1894 the lighthouse is named after Bruno heceta the Spanish explorer who sailed up and down the Pacific Northwest in the 18th century now a designated state scenic viewpoint the lighthouse is well worth the visit for its commanding views of the Oregon coast and the Pacific Ocean [Music] [Music] [Music] number three han-dol lighthouse lying at the entrance Eugenia increase historic Harbor this delightful lighthouse is not only the

oldest in Greece and the Mediterranean but in the entire world first built by the Venetians towards the end of the 16th century it was subsequently repaired and reimagined by the Egyptians Ottomans and later on the Greeks as such the lighthouse certainly boasts an illustrious and interesting history as is evidenced by its unique design which is reminiscent of a mosques minaret [Music] [Music] number two Portland head light looking out over the wild wet and windy waters of the Atlantic Portland head light has guided sailors back to safety ever since 1791 the historic lighthouse is set on

a craggy cliff top in Cape Elizabeth just to the south of the busy Portland Harbor reaching almost 25 meters in height it's white conical tower stands out delightfully against the desolate and rugged coastline that lies around it although it is now automated visitors can stop by its adjoining maritime museum to learn all about its captivating past and hear the tragic tales of the many ships that were wrecked along the Maine coast line [Music] number one for men Thor lighthouse one of the most famous and photographed landmarks in Majorca the for Mentor lighthouse lies on the

northernmost tip of the Balearic island towering some 210 metres above the sea the lighthouse is perched on top of a lofty cliff with steep drops below it the lighthouse is beacon of light has warned sailors about the dangerous Majorca coastline ever since 1863 due to the outstanding natural beauty around it and fantastic views out over the Mediterranean far for Mentor lighthouse is not to be missed [Music]