SpainThe Tower of Hercules is an ancient Roman lighthouse in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, overlooking the Atlantic coast [1]. It is the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse still used for maritime signalling [1]. The tower was renovated in the 18th century and stands 55 metres tall, comprising 34 metres of surviving Roman masonry and 21 metres added during the restoration [1]. The original tower was shorter and wider than the current tower, as the surviving core was surrounded by a spiral ramp [1]. The outline of this ramp is still visible in the restored exterior [1].
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Also known as: 헤라클레스의 탑, 헤라클레스 탑, Faro de Brigantia, Faro de hercules, Faro di La Coruña, Heraklese torn, Heraklio bokštas, Herculestoren, Herkuleen torni, Herkuleksen torni, Herkulesa tornis, Herkulesen Dorrea
| Type | Monument |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 43.3860° N, 8.4064° W |