Nida Lighthouse
Klaipėdos apskritis
Nida Lighthouse, also known as Urbo Hill Lighthouse, stands on Urbo Hill in Nida, Lithuania, approximately 900 meters from the Baltic Sea. The lighthouse rises to 29.3 meters with its light positioned 79 meters above sea level, making its signal visible up to 22 nautical miles (about 40 kilometers). The original lighthouse was constructed in the early 1870s as a 27-meter tall brick tower, with a stone-paved path of 200 steps built by prisoners of war still accessible today. The lighthouse began operation on October 24, 1874. It was destroyed by retreating German forces in 1944 during World War II but was rebuilt in 1945 and reconstructed in 1953 into its current reinforced concrete form featuring horizontal red and white stripes. The crystal lens, manufactured in Izium, Ukraine, once exhibited in France, is a notable feature. The lighthouse operates automatically, emitting two short white flashes every 5.8 seconds at night to warn sailors that there is no harbor. It has its own power station to ensure continuous operation. In 1991, it was dedicated to Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen. Nida Lighthouse remains a significant maritime landmark, listed in global light signal records and navigational charts.
ヒント: The best time to visit Nida Lighthouse is during clear evenings to see its light signal in operation. Visitors are encouraged to explore the stone-paved steps leading to the lighthouse, which offer scenic views. Tickets or entry information should be checked in advance via the official Neringa Museums website. The lighthouse operates automatically and can be visited year-round, with no on-site staff present. Discounts may be available for museum visitors combining tickets for nearby attractions in Nida.
興味深い事実
- •The original 200-step stone-paved path to the lighthouse was constructed by prisoners of war and remains intact today.
- •The lighthouse's crystal lens was manufactured in Izium, Ukraine, and was once exhibited in France where it won an award.
- •Nida Lighthouse emits a unique light signal pattern of two short flashes every 5.8 seconds to indicate the absence of a harbor.
- •The lighthouse has its own power station that automatically activates if the main electricity supply fails.
- •Nida Lighthouse is included in global maritime light signal records and navigational charts, highlighting its importance for sea navigation.
歴史
The first Nida Lighthouse was built in the early 1870s after the unification of Germany, featuring a 27-meter brick tower.
It was operational from October 24, 1874.
In 1944, during the final stages of World War II, retreating German troops destroyed the lighthouse.
It was rebuilt in 1945 and then reconstructed in 1953 into the current reinforced concrete structure.
In 1991, the lighthouse was dedicated to Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, marking its cultural significance in the community.
場所ガイド
Stone-Paved Path to the Lighthouse1870s
This historic path, built by prisoners of war, consists of 200 stone steps leading up Urbo Hill to the lighthouse, offering visitors a glimpse into 19th-century construction and scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Nida Lighthouse Tower1953
The current lighthouse tower is a 29.3-meter high reinforced concrete structure painted with distinctive horizontal red and white stripes. It houses the crystal lens that projects light signals visible up to 22 nautical miles.
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