Niechorze Lighthouse


Niechorze Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Niechorze, on the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea, by a steep cliff. The lighthouse is located in Niechorze, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Poland.
The lighthouse is located in between the Kikut Lighthouse, and the Kołobrzeg Lighthouse.

History

The lighthouse in Niechorze is located at the edge of a steep cliff, with a height of 20 metres. The lighthouse's base is a square-shaped building, on both sides of the tower. The light glare from the lighthouse can be seen 36 km away due to the 1000w light bulb which is enhanced by 20 prismal crystals. The lighthouse in Niechorze was commissioned by the German Ministry of Shipping in 1863 and started operating on 1 December 1866. Although the lighthouse did not suffer any war damage in World War II, after the liberation of Poland – 8 mines left by the Germans were discovered, and safely removed without detonation. After the end of the Second World War there was a considerable delay restarting the lighthouse. It was not until 18 December 1948 when the lighthouse was finally operational – this was due to the erosion of the cliff which was located close to the lighthouse. The authorities secured the cliff by putting large boulders and rock armour to secure the cliff and provide a stable ground for the lighthouse. Currently the lighthouse is open to tourists, with a viewpoint – near the lighthouse there is a miniature park of all Polish lighthouses, a popular attraction for families and enthusiasts.

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