Kihnu tuletorn
Heritage site · Kihnu tuletorn 840, Rootsiküla küla
A 29m-high lighthouse constructed in parts shipped from England in 1864, flashing at passing ships from the southern extremity of Pitkänä peninsula. Visitors may climb to the top for views in summer.
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Built in England in 1864 and assembled from cast iron, Kihnu Lighthouse is one of Estonia’s most unique and important lighthouses! The tower holds a unique history—it was once the only means of communication with the mainland! The lighthouse is located at the southern tip of Kihnu Island and is one of four surviving cast-iron lighthouses on the Estonian coast. The tower is equipped with a lantern room and balcony, and stands 29 metres above sea level. Local handicrafts and sweets are sold in the kerosene storehouse next to the tower. The top of the lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the sea and Kihnu’s cultural landscape! Come discover Kihnu Island and its lighthouse!
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