💡 Lighthouses of the World

These are the world's most notable lighthouses — towers and beacons raised on hazardous coasts to guide mariners, some standing for centuries as feats of masonry and engineering. Each profile shows where the light stands, which country it is in, and a plain-English introduction from Wikipedia.

2308 lighthouses from 98 countries are covered below, grouped by continent. Open any lighthouse for its full profile.

Africa (78) Americas (959) Asia (187) Europe (910) Oceania (161)

Africa (78 lighthouses)

Americas (959 lighthouses)

Asia (187 lighthouses)

Europe (910 lighthouses)