Light the Way: The Most Beautiful Lighthouses
For some reason, lighthouses are special. Whether it’s their picturesque coastline, the romantic symbolism, or their practical function, the lighthouses of the world have been attracting wayward wanderers for centuries.
They’ve come a long way, too. Lighthouses predate defined ports by centuries. The first known lighthouse, built in 285 BC, sat on an island off the coast of Alexandria in Egypt. It was 440 feet tall and kept sailors from crashing into rocks for over 1,500 years.
Lighthouses can be creepy, too. Psychological thrillers like Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island and Simon Hunter’s Lighthouse weave the structure’s imagery with darkness and death.
Today on Travelversed, we shine our own light on the great lighthouses of the world. We’ll take a brief look at the building’s history and maybe share a few stories along the way. So, without further ado, here are the most beautiful lighthouses in the world.
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