Torre de Hercules, Spain
From series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”Height: 55 m.
The oldest lighthouse in the world is situated in La Coruña, Spain. Torre de Hercules was built at the time of the Rome Empire. The height of the oldest lighthouse in the world is 55 meters. The name it has received thanks to a fabulous myth about Hercules. After he had made his tenth labour - defeated the giant Gerion - Hercules built the high tower on the seaside. He took a group of people from Gallia and settle them here in a safe and picturesque place.
Nowadays tourists can not only get a breathtaking excursion inside the lighthouse but also walk to the nearby sculptures park. Not far from the lighthouse the researchers have found artefacts of the ancient Roman settlement and a lot of cave drawings. The interior of the lighthouse is adorable. It was built from the huge stone blocks and amuses with its geometrical shape accuracy.
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Fuel station: 'Unidad de suministro Estación de Servicio - Repsol' in 1 km
Supermarket: 'Dia' in 0.7 km
Parking: 'Parking BUS' in 0.36 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia MONTEALTO Ldo.Carlos Vázquez' in 0.66 km
Police station: 'Policía Local da Coruña' in 1.33 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante Aquarium Finisterrae' in 0.35 km
Railway station: 'A Coruña' in 3.71 km
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