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]

Ainaži Lighthouse
Ainažu bāka
Ainaži Lighthouse
Latvia
LocationAinaži, Latvia
Coordinates57°51′59.2″N 24°21′37.9″E
Year first constructed1930
Constructionmansory tower
Tower shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower with an orange vertical stripe, orange roof lantern and rail
Tower height59 feet (18 m)
Focal height72 feet (22 m)
Range12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
CharacteristicIso W 4s.
Admiralty numberC3590
NGA number12448
ARLHS numberLAT-001
Latvia numberUZ-001

See also

References

  1. "Tourism in the North-Central Regions". Latvia Travel (Official). Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. "Ainazi Lighthouse". Lightphotos. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  3. "Ainazhi Lighthouse". Bakas. Retrieved 10 May 2015.


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