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πŸ›οΈ Tower of Hercules

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πŸ›οΈ Tower of Hercules
Roman lighthouse on the Galician coast, 1st century AD


🕐 2 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 03:10

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πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: A CoruΓ±a, Galicia, northwestern Spain
  • Built: 1st century AD under Roman rule
  • Height: 55 metres
  • UNESCO inscription: 2009

The Tower of Hercules is a Roman lighthouse in A CoruΓ±a, Spain, that has remained operational for nearly ...

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