Vorontsov Lighthouse, Odessa
Vorontsov Lighthouse in Odessa - a maritime card of the city, the first building of Odessa, which they see coming on a ship in port guests. In addition, waterworks tower for many years is an excellent means of navigation, designed to indicate safe passage courts or go to the harbor.
History Vorontsov Lighthouse
Vorontsov Lighthouse was built in 1845 on the personal initiative of Admiral Mikhail Lazarev, discovered in Antarctica cruises, held the post of commander of the Black Sea Fleet. The lighthouse was a 9-meter wooden structure, where after sunset lit two acetylene lantern and hung a yellow flag day. The lighthouse lasted until the Crimean War, which took place in 1854. Was destroyed on April 10, when, during the shelling of the city he deceived incendiary rocket.
In 1863, the territory of Quarantine mole scripting second in a row lighthouse. It was the 17-meter high cone-shaped structure made of cast iron and stone. Opening lighthouse timed to the opening of the monument to Vorontsov on Cathedral Square .
The City Council began construction of Raid pier, port began to develop, and to ensure the safe passage of ships and secure parking berths must make a new mole.
First Vorontsov lighthouse was dismantled. In 1888, in the seaport offshore breakwater was installed second Vorontsov lighthouse that stood until September 15, 1941, when it was blown up by Soviet troops, not to serve as a guide Nazis during the shelling of the city and port. Walks legend that the copper dome of the lighthouse is still blown up on the bottom area.
After the war destroyed pier was rebuilt and in 1954 Kronstadt were brought iron tubing, and the newly-built lighthouse began to bear their watch, ensuring safety of navigation.
Excursions to the lighthouse
Today is Reydovy mall tours. The organization is a group of the preliminary application. Running time is 2 hours. Number of people in the group can range from 2 to 13. Guests establishes requirements for equipment, issued life jackets and headgear, footwear must be free of spikes, rubber sole.
Guided tour: every year the price fluctuates, the average is 100 USD.
Interesting Facts
- Vorontsov Lighthouse - lighthouse model project. Such structures were throughout the Soviet Union.
- To climb up, you must overcome the 135 steps of the spiral staircase, if necessary, stopping at specially provided areas.
- A powerful LED lamp that indicates a secure way to shore ships, consisting of separate lenses, its value is around 2.8 meters. If the lamp burn out, it is automatically replaced by the backup.
Getting there
Vorontsov Lighthouse in Odessa is located on the coastal street. Nearby is located the stadium "Chernomorets" . Independently get to the lighthouse does not work, look at it only during the tour.
