Cabo Vilán (Costa da Morte)

Cabo Vilán (Costa da Morte)
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Cabo Vilán (o cabo Vilano), en A Costa da Morte. Se sitúa en el municipio de Camariñas, en el litoral de A Coruña. El faro de cabo Vilán señala uno de los tramos más peligrosos de la Costa da Morte, pero también es de los más hermosos. Erguido a 125 metros de altitud y unido al antiguo edificio de los fareros, posee un potente cañón de luz capaz de alcanzar los 55 km. Es el faro eléctrico más antiguo de España. El enclave fue declarado de interés nacional en 1933 por ser un lugar rocoso y escarpado y hoy en día es monumento natural. En 1890, el navío inglés Serpent que navegaba hacia Sierra Leona se hundió cerca de aquí a causa de un temporal pereciendo 173 hombres que están enterrados en el cementerio de los Ingleses, a escasa distancia del faro Vilán, que hoy, 23 de enero, es testigo de otro fuerte temporal que azota las costas gallegas, y especialmente las A Costa da Morte.

Cape Vilan (or out Vilano), in A Costa da Morte. It is situated in the municipality of Camariñas, on the coast of A Coruña. Lighthouse Vilán points out one of the most dangerous sections of the Costa da Morte, but it is also the most beautiful. Erect to 125 meters high and linked to the former building of the lighthouse keeper, has a powerful light cannon capable of reaching 55 km.It is the oldest electric lighthouse in Spain. The enclave was declared of national interest in 1933 for being a rugged and rocky place today is a natural monument. In 1890, the Serpent English ship that sailed to Sierra Leone sank near here because of a temporary 173 men who perished were buried in the cemetery of the English, a short distance from the lighthouse Vilan, today, Jan. 23, is witnessed another strong storms hit the coast of Galicia, and especially the A Costa da Morte.

Tower of Hercules

Tower of Hercules*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party	Spain
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iii
Reference	1312
Region**	Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription	2009  (33rd Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Tower of Hercules (Galician and Spanish: Torre de Hércules) is an ancient Roman lighthouse on a peninsula about 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles) from the centre of A Coruña, Galicia, in north-western Spain. The name Corunna is said to be derived from the ancient columna, meaning column. The structure is 55 metres (180 ft) tall and overlooks the North Atlantic coast of Spain. The structure, almost 1900 years old and rehabilitated in 1791, is the oldest Roman lighthouse still used as a lighthouse.

The Tower of Hercules is a National Monument of Spain, and since June, 27 2009 the Tower of Herculesis also considered an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the second tallest lighthouse in Spain, after the Faro de Chipiona.

The tower remains a sentinel from days long past. It is known to have existed by the 2nd century, built or perhaps rebuilt under Trajan, perhaps on foundations and just possibly following a design that was Phoenician in origin. It is thought to be modeled after the Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria. At its base is preserved the cornerstone with the inscription MARTI AUG.SACR C.SEVIVS LUPUS ARCHTECTUS AEMINIENSIS LVSITANVS.EX.VO, permitting the original lighthouse tower to be ascribed to the architect Gaius Sevius Lupus, from Aeminium (present-day Coimbra, Portugal) in the former province of Lusitania, as an ex voto dedicated to Mars. The tower has been in constant use since the 2nd century and considered to be the oldest existing lighthouse in the world. Originally it was constructed with an ascending ramp encircling its sides, for oxen to bring cartloads of wood to keep the light fueled at night.Construction and history

The earliest surviving mention of the lighthouse at Brigantium is by Paulus Orosius in Historiae adversum Paganos written ca 415 – 417:

Secundus angulus circium intendit, ubi Brigantia Gallaeciae civitas sita altissimum farum et inter pauca memorandi operis ad speculam Britanniae erigit” ("At the second angle of the circuit [circumnavigating Hispania], where the Gallaecian city of Brigantia is sited, a very tall lighthouse is erected among a few commemorative works, for looking towards Britannia.")

Isla de Mouro

Isla de Mouro
Originally uploaded by cortu (en tierra de campos).

Isla de Mouro, Cantabria.: Photo by Photographer Marina Cano - photo.net

by Marina Cano

Location:	Entrance to Bay of Santander, Cantabria, northern Spain.
Managing Organization:	Autoridad Portuaria de Santander
Website:	http://www.puertosantander.es/Caracteristicas/Smaritimas/FaroB.asp
Notes:	The lantern of this lighthouse was removed around 1990, but a new lantern was installed in 2004.
Tower Height:	60
Description Tower:	White conical tower on center of dwelling.
Operational:	Yes
Date Established:	1860
Date Present Tower Built:	1860
Current Use:	Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public:	No.
Characteristic Range:	Three white flashes every 21 seconds; range 7 nautical miles.
Height Focal Plane:	128
National Register:	No
Alternate Name1:	Mouro Island Light
Alternate Name2:	Isla de Mouro Light
Country:	Spain

Faro Corrubedo

Faro Corrubedo
Originally uploaded by Foto+.

Museo del Mar

Museo del Mar
Originally uploaded by PCharln.

Faro del Museo del Mar de Vigo - Sea Museum lighthouse (Architect: César Portela)

Light of the Museum of the Sea of Vigo - lighthouse (Architect Is Museum: Caesar Portela)

42°14′14.12″N, 8°43′17.86″W

Torre de Hercules

Torre de Hercules
Originally uploaded by PCharln.

Torre de Hercules
The Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hércules), is an ancient Roman lighthouse in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The lighthouse is almost 1900 years old, standing 185 feet (57 meters) high, overlooking the North Atlantic coast of Spain. It is the oldest active Roman lighthouse in the world.

Tower_of_Hercules

Torre y faro situado en la península de la ciudad de La Coruña, en España. Tiene el privilegio de ser el único faro romano y el más antiguo en funcionamiento del mundo.

Lighthouse of Corrubedo

Lighthouse of Corrubedo
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Lighthouse of Corrubedo (La Coruña, Galicia - Spain)