Torre de Hércules Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Torre de Hércules Lighthouse
This cylindrical, dark gray stone tower stands 49 meters tall, with a focal height of 106 meters, and a geographic range of 25.5 nautical miles. The structure is composed of a square cylindrical stone base, incorporating former keeper's quarters, topped with an octagonal watchroom, lantern, and gallery. Originally built by the Romans in the 2nd century, it served the port of Brigantium. The lighthouse was abandoned during the Dark Ages but was put back into service by the 13th century. It underwent a significant reconstruction in 1785 under King Carlos III, which included extending its height and encasing the Roman structure with new granite masonry. The light emits a white flash every 20 seconds.
Why it matters: The Torre de Hércules is the world's oldest active lighthouse, continuing to guide vessels into the port of A Coruña after nearly two millennia.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 4 flashes
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 20s
- Focal Height
- 106m
- Geographic Range
- 25.5NM
Construction & History
Significant events: abandoned during Dark Ages, put back in service by 13th century, reconstructed in 1785 by King Carlos III
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- La Coruna(1.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D1704
- NGA No.
- 2548
- ARLHS No.
- SPA-276
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 49m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- dark gray stone
- Material
- stone
Structure: square cylindrical stone tower, incorporating keeper's quarters, surmounted by an octagonal stone watchroom, lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- A Coruña
- Country
- 🇪🇸Spain
- Region
- Galicia
- Sea Region
- A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, marking the port of A Coruña
- Latitude
- 43.3860°
- Longitude
- -8.4065°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Torre de Hércules على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Spain، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.