Ainaži Lighthouse
Ainaži Lighthouse (Latvian: Ainažu bāka) - a lighthouse located in Ainaži on the Bay of Riga - of the Baltic Sea.[1] The Ainahi lighthouse was built in 1930, originally serving as a guide for the nearby Ainaži port and harbour. During World War II, the harbour was bombarded by German bombers; causing the village to lose its processing factory and fishing importance - therefore making the lighthouse insignificant. The village, port and harbour were rebuilt under Soviet control - bringing back the importance of the lighthouse.[2] The lighthouse was reconstructed and furthermore renovated in the 1990s. Currently the lighthouse is open to the public and is a key landmark for the nearby villages.[3]
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| Location | Ainaži, Latvia |
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| Coordinates | 57°51′59.2″N 24°21′37.9″E |
| Year first constructed | 1930 |
| Construction | mansory tower |
| Tower shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower with an orange vertical stripe, orange roof lantern and rail |
| Tower height | 59 feet (18 m) |
| Focal height | 72 feet (22 m) |
| Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
| Characteristic | Iso W 4s. |
| Admiralty number | C3590 |
| NGA number | 12448 |
| ARLHS number | LAT-001 |
| Latvia number | UZ-001 |
References
- "Tourism in the North-Central Regions". Latvia Travel (Official). Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- "Ainazi Lighthouse". Lightphotos. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- "Ainazhi Lighthouse". Bakas. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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