Address: Valdemāra iela 35A, Ainaži
The lighthouse was built in 1930. It is 22.8 m high and is located on a hill at the former narrow gauge railroad and until today it shows the way to the seafarers. It is located opposite the old road that once led to the Ainaži harbor – like in the old days when our grand-grand-grand-fathers lived in Ainaži and the narrow gauge railroad lead straight to the pier of the Ainaži port.
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Ainaži Lighthouse (Latvian: Ainažu bāka) is a lighthouse located in Ainaži on the Bay of Riga – of the Baltic Sea.
History
The Ainahi lighthouse was built in 1930, originally serving as a guide for the nearby Ainaži port and harbour. During World War II, the harbour was bombarded by German bombers; causing the village to lose its processing factory and fishing importance – therefore making the lighthouse insignificant. The village, port and harbour were rebuilt under Soviet control – bringing back the importance of the lighthouse. The lighthouse was reconstructed and furthermore renovated in the 1990s. Currently the lighthouse is open to the public and is a key landmark for the nearby villages.
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