Tower of Hercules - World's Oldest Lighthouse


Image from  Panoramio is by Antonio Torres Sánchez

The Tower of Hercules is considered to World's oldest functional lighthouse. It is located near the town of A Coruña (the name Coruña is said to be derived from the ancient columna, or Tower) in the north-western peninsula of Spain and overlooks the North Atlantic coast of Spain. It is 55 metres high and has been in constant use since the 2nd century but was reconstructed in 1791. Built by Romans, originally it had an ascending ramp along its sides, so that fuel wood for the burning light could be carried by beasts of burdens right upto the top.

More info at Wikipedia

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It may be worthwhile to note that the whole area has been turned into a park and there are several sculptures and a mural in the park. Here are a images of few of these art works.

The Compass Rose

Image from Panoramio is by Thomas Reichel

The Guardian

Image from Panoramio  is by CdePaz

Menhirs

Image from Panoramio is by ea1ffh

Glory to the fallen

Image from Panoramio is by Feno

Gateway

Image from Panoramio is by Paulino Montes

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  1. AnonymousApril 04, 2009 4:36 pm

    A good news article on the symbols of the city of A CORUNNA.

    Greetings,

    Antonio Torres Sanchez.

    http://www.panoramio.com/user/628106/tags/Torre%20de%20H%C3%A9rcules

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