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TOP 20 LIGHTHOUSES

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Rated 1 point - posted 13 years ago by C-Pod in category Travel.

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1.

Kiz Kulezi, Turkey

The 2500 year old Kiz Kulesi (maiden’s tower) is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world and sits on a tiny islet off the coast of Istanbul.

6 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Cape Wickham, King Island, Tasmania

Towering 48 m over the northern tip of King Island, this is the tallest lighthouse in Australia. Built in 1861, it and the Cape

4 points - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Enoshima Lighthouse, Japan

The spiral staircase to the top is surrounded only by a steel frame which is lit in different colors that change throughout the night, making it pretty hard to ignore.

1 point - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Torre De Hercules, Spain

It is the only roman lighthouse still in use and holds the title of ‘oldest active lighthouse in the world’

1 point - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Mount Desert Island, Maine

1 point - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Nubble Lighthouse, York, Maine

1 point - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Phare de Cap Des Rosiers, Quebec

1 point - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Lizard Lighthouse, Cornwall, England

1 point - added 13 years ago by C-Pod -

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Cape Byron, Australia

Flashing once every 15 seconds from a 1000-watt, 120-volt tungsten halogen, this is the brightest lighthouse signal in Australia, with a light intensity equal to more than 2 million candles. It can be seen up to 27 nautical miles (50 km) out to sea.