{"id":8182,"date":"2024-04-09T12:47:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T12:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goiberia.com\/?p=8182"},"modified":"2024-04-12T12:39:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T12:39:47","slug":"wieza-herkulesa-druga-najstarsza-latarnia-morska-na-swiecie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goiberia.com\/en\/wieza-herkulesa-druga-najstarsza-latarnia-morska-na-swiecie\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tower of Hercules \u2013 the world's second oldest lighthouse!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located in the capital of the Galicia region, A Coru\u00f1a, the Tower of Hercules stands as one of the oldest lighthouses in the world! It's a must-see for anyone visiting the northwestern part of Spain. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is the world's second oldest lighthouse that is still in operation!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Towering at 55 meters, the lighthouse dominates the peninsula's landscape, near the heart of Galicia. Constructed in the 1st century AD by the architect from Coimbra, Caius Sevius Lupus<\/em>, it stands as a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the Romans. Throughout the Middle Ages, many maritime crusades made it a point to stop in its vicinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Crusaders were in the habit of starting their pilgrimage here to the Santiago de Compostela.<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The lighthouse was renovated in 1791, and the area around it was decorated with a sculpture garden featuring works by Pablo Serrano and Francisco Leiro. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, it's designated as a National Monument of Spain<\/strong> and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. It ranks as the second tallest lighthouse in Spain, right after the Faro de Chipiona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myths and legends around the Hercules lighthouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many myths and legends have emerged around the Tower of Hercules over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcd6 According to one legend, the mythical Hercules defeated the giant Geryon<\/strong> there, and the city was built to commemorate this victory. Moreover, the coat of arms of the Galician capital depicts a lighthouse perched on a skull with crossed bones beneath it - symbolizing the buried head of the giant, adding a layer of mystery and history to this unique icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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mityczny celtycki kr\u00f3l z Galicji, zajmuje centralne miejsce w mitologii i kulturze regionu. Wed\u0142ug legendy zawartej w “Lebor Gab\u00e1la \u00c9renn”, czyli “Ksi\u0119dze najazd\u00f3w Irlandii” z XI wieku, to w\u0142a\u015bnie Breogan zbudowa\u0142 monumentaln\u0105 wie\u017c\u0119 w Brigantium, z kt\u00f3rej jego synowie, Ith i Bile, dostrzegli zielone wybrze\u017ca Irlandii. Ta fascynuj\u0105ca opowie\u015b\u0107, symbolizuj\u0105ca po\u0142\u0105czenie hiszpa\u0144skiej Galicji z Irlandi\u0105, podkre\u015bla d\u0142ug\u0105 histori\u0119 migracji i kulturowych powi\u0105za\u0144 mi\u0119dzy Celtami z obu tych terytori\u00f3w. Wsp\u00f3\u0142cze\u015bnie, posta\u0107 Breogana i jego dziedzictwo s\u0105 celebrowane w Galicji poprzez utwory literackie, pomniki, takie jak wielki pos\u0105g w pobli\u017cu Wie\u017cy Herkulesa, oraz w hymnie Galicji, “Os Pinos”. Dodatkowo, w Madrycie znajduje si\u0119 park Parque de Breog\u00e1n, upami\u0119tniaj\u0105cy tego legendarnego w\u0142adc\u0119.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The tales, myths and legendary stories surrounding the tower add to its mystery, making it not only a navigational object, but also a fascinating cultural landmark, attracting tourists and researchers from around the world.


This time we had no plans to spend much time in A Coru\u00f1a. We drove through the center, along the main city beach, struck by the modern architecture and the dynamism and fresh energy of the city....<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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