One of the oldest monuments of architecture is the lighthouse, called
the Tower of Hercules, which was built at the end of the first century.
He is still on guard, on the shore of Spanish La Coruna, and in 2009
was even included in the cultural heritage of everyone known by UNESCO.
To this day, fortunately, came the name of the architect, engraved at
the foot of the building – Kai Servius Lupo. This lighthouse was built
by the Romans in order to somehow protect the Mariners’ way, because
this shore for a long time was called the “shore of death.” True, in the
Middle Ages the lighthouse was practically inactive – England and Spain
were constantly waging wars, and therefore the lighthouse was used
exclusively for military purposes.
Only in the 18th century, by the decision of King Charles III, the
lighthouse of the Tower of Hercules was restored, along with many other
objects, and is still maintained in good condition. Lighthouse The tower
of Hercules is the only lighthouse that has survived to this day, to
which crowds of tourists are constantly flocking. By the way, the
construction of a lighthouse at this place is accompanied by a legend,
according to which Hercules at this very place defeated Gerion. In honor
of this event, the tower of Hercules was built, serving people for many
and many centuries.
