The largest lighthouse in the world. It resembles a spaceship.

Most Poles primarily associate the largest lighthouse in Poland with the one in Świnoujście . We also enjoy visiting monuments in Kołobrzeg, Ustka, and Krynica Morska. To see the largest lighthouse of its kind in the world, one must travel outside of Poland, or even beyond Europe.

The largest lighthouse in the world

A unique lighthouse awaits tourists in Saudi Arabia . Planning to visit this country, but considering attractions such as Mecca and Medina, atolls surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs, or the red sand dunes near Riyadh? This unique landmark is worth adding to your list.

The Jeddah Lighthouse is located in Jeddah, just at the entrance to the port of Jeddah. This city is located in western Saudi Arabia, in the Mecca province, on the Red Sea. It is also a major industrial, commercial, and cultural center for the country. The lighthouse is considered traditional, although some may resemble a space object. It is modern and striking in its intense whiteness. The tower is 133 meters high, with a beam of light reaching 140 meters above sea level and a range of 25 meters (46 km).

This place is impressive

You can see what the Jeddah Lighthouse looks like in many photos posted on social media. The facility was built in 1976. To this day, the spherical structure at the top of the lighthouse houses the vessel traffic control system for the adjacent water area. The lighthouse is made of steel and concrete and has been in operation since 1990.

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The city itself is truly impressive. It's the largest port on the Red Sea and the second-largest city in Saudi Arabia . Unfortunately, you'll only see the lighthouse from the outside these days. It's not usually open to tourists. Instead, it serves a navigational function and has an industrial-military character. Therefore, it's not considered a typical tourist attraction. Nevertheless, it's worth knowing about its existence and taking a souvenir photo when in Jeddah.