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Before most of today’s nations even existed, a light was already burning on Ireland’s southeastern coast. That light, first tended by monks in the 12th century, still shines from Hook Lighthouse on the windswept cliffs of County Wexford. For nearly nine centuries it has guided sailors through Atlantic storms, and now your family can climb the same stone tower where those first keepers once watched the sea. A Medieval Tower That Still Guides Ships Hook Lighthouse stands at the

Most lighthouses tower over rocky cliffs or sandy beaches. This one stands about 15 meters tall on a Venetian island, watching boats glide past centuries-old churches reflected in the lagoon. The Faro San Giorgio Maggiore lighthouse is the 52nd addition to the DuckAbroad lighthouse sticker collection. Built in the early 1800s near the church of San Giorgio Maggiore, it remains one of Venice’s most photogenic maritime landmarks. A lighthouse built for a floating city Venice do

Maine is home to some of the most iconic lighthouses in the United States, and our new infographic brings six of them together in one easy guide. From postcard-perfect towers to rugged coastal beacons, each lighthouse has its own story to tell, and its own place in your DuckAbroad collection. This infographic features: Bass Harbor Head Light  – A classic Acadia landmark perched on granite cliffs Cape Neddick Light (Nubble Light)  – One of the most photographed lighthouses in

If you love visiting lighthouses , Boston Light belongs on your list. Located on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor, this lighthouse marks the first lighthouse station established in what would become the United States. The first light from this site began on September 14, 1716.  A lighthouse with deep roots The original Boston Light tower was destroyed during the American Revolution.  The current lighthouse was rebuilt in 1783 and is the second oldest working lighthouse

Discover Homigot Lighthouse, South Korea’s tallest, historic brick lighthouse on the peninsula’s eastern tip. Learn how to visit, catch sunrise over the East Sea, explore the National Lighthouse Museum, and enjoy family-friendly coastal walks.

Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse is the newest addition to the DuckAbroad lighthouse collection , and it’s one your family will love seeing in person. Located on the southeastern tip of Oahu, this bright white lighthouse with its striking red roof stands above some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Hawaii. Built in 1909, Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse was designed to guide ships traveling between California and Honolulu. Its giant hyper-radiant lens is one of the largest of its kin