6 Must Visit Lighthouse in The World

Located near the seashore on the top of the hills, lighthouses are used as a guiding light for the Mariners and sea-travelers. But there has always been something captivating about these structures, be it the location, the natural vibes, the atmosphere, it always draws us towards them. Lighthouses have been used since many centuries for the navigational purpose that directs the sailor as well as the aerial navigators.

Apart from its uses on the coastlines they are also an attraction for the people and have become tourist spots in itself. It is very hard to differentiate one from the other as each has its own functionality, height, purpose, etc. But we can select a few on the basis of how famous they are. There are many stunning lighthouses over the globe and we wanted to bring you the best of the best. So, here is our list of 6 famous lighthouses in the world.

# Kullen lighthouse

One of the most famous places in Sweden and also Scandinavia this lighthouse is located on the hills of the southwestern coast of Sweden. Every year it draws a huge number of tourists. It depicts the look of a castle. Apart from tourist activities it also helps with the navigation as it can be seen by the mariners and sailors from the distance far away.

# Les Eclaireurs lighthouse

This lighthouse is one sight to behold. Les Eclaireurs is located on a small island in Argentina 9.3 km to the east of Ushuaia city. This city is described as a southernmost city in the world and thus this lighthouse is also known as ‘The lighthouse at the end of the world.’ It was built in 1920 and is shaped conically. It stands high at 33 feet and is made entirely of bricks with red and white painted walls. A very popular tourist destination, Les Eclaireurs lighthouse can be reached via a small boat ride from nearest city Ushuaia.

# Portland Head lighthouse

Portland Head Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses to be featured on our list. It was built in 1791 in the Portland Harbour of Cape Elizabeth in Maine. There have been alterations in the lighthouse over the years but the original structure still remains the same. Earlier the beacon was lighted with the help of whale oil now the light station has been automated and is maintained by U.S coast guard. Over the years it has grown into a top tourist destination in Maine.

# Jeddah lighthouse

In 1990, Jeddah lighthouse became the tallest lighthouse in the world with 436 feet in height. It is located at the entrance of Jeddah seaport in Saudi Arabia. It can navigate the ships as far as 40 km away from the dangerous coral reefs on the shore. The lighthouse has been built with a unique cylindrical structure and is particularly mesmerizing during sunset.

# Enoshima lighthouse

Enoshima lighthouse is famous around the world for its beautiful lightings. This lighthouse is lighted depending on the time of the year. Yes, this is true! In winter the lighthouse is lighted purple, in spring, a pale pink, in autumn, Enoshima is yellowy orange and in summer it is lighted bright blue. It is located in Enoshima city of Japan and is one of the modern lighthouses to be on this list. It was built in 2009 and visitors are allowed to roam in the 100 meters vicinity of this lighthouse. Autumn and winter are the best time to visit as the Mount Fiji will be visible from the distance.

# Bell Rock lighthouse

Bell rock lighthouse is located in Scotland and is built at 11 miles away from the shores. This lighthouse is often depicted as the seven wonders of the industrial world and stands tall at 35 meters in height. This lighthouse connects with the signal tower located on the land. It is famous for its construction because even though it is located in the sea there is no masonry work required to date.