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Ainaži Lighthouse

Coordinates: 57°51′59.2″N 24°21′37.9″E / 57.866444°N 24.360528°E / 57.866444; 24.360528
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Ainaži Lighthouse
Ainažu bāka
Ainaži Lighthouse
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LocationAinaži, Latvia
Coordinates57°51′59.2″N 24°21′37.9″E / 57.866444°N 24.360528°E / 57.866444; 24.360528
Tower
Constructed1930
Constructionmasonry tower
Height59 feet (18 m)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower with an orange vertical stripe, orange roof lantern and rail
Light
Focal height72 feet (22 m)
Range12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
CharacteristicIso W 4s.
Latvia no.UZ-001
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Ainaži Lighthouse (Latvian: Ainažu bāka) is a lighthouse located in Ainaži on the Bay of Riga - of the Baltic Sea.[1]

History

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The Ainahi lighthouse was built in 1930, originally serving as a guide for the nearby Ainaži port and harbour. During World War II, the harbour was bombarded by German bombers; causing the village to lose its processing factory and fishing importance - therefore making the lighthouse insignificant. The village, port and harbour were rebuilt under Soviet control - bringing back the importance of the lighthouse.[2] The lighthouse was reconstructed and furthermore renovated in the 1990s. Currently the lighthouse is a key landmark for the nearby villages.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Tourism in the North-Central Regions". Latvia Travel (Official). Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Ainazi Lighthouse". Lightphotos. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Ainazhi Lighthouse". Bakas. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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