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lighthouseclick to hear

Tower with a powerful lamp at the top for guiding ships.
lighthouse tower gallery lantern pane lantern cupola

tower click to hear

Concrete structure that forms the lighthouse’s body; it is resistant to waves and very strong winds.

gallery click to hear

Narrow platform with a guardrail that provides a panoramic view from the lighthouse.

lantern pane click to hear

Framed panes of glass that protect the lantern and support the cupola.

lantern click to hear

Powerful lamp that projects an encoded beam.

cupola click to hear

Roof protecting the lantern; it is equipped with a lightning rod.