Stunning Lighthouses Around the World You Need to See to Believe

13. Cape Agulhas Lighthouse – Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point in the continent of Africa. The cape was named by Portuguese navigators, who called it Cabo das Agulhas — Portuguese for "Cape of Needles" — after noticing that around the year 1500 the direction of magneti. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Iryna Kuchma

Marking the southernmost point of Africa, Cape Agulhas Lighthouse has been guiding ships since 1849. Modeled after the Pharos of Alexandria, this red-and-white structure is a blend of history and architectural grandeur. Visitors can explore its maritime museum, which delves into the treacherous history of shipwrecks along the Cape. Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This lighthouse serves as a symbol of resilience in one of the world’s most dramatic and historically significant locations.

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