Homigot Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands at the point on the map of Korea that corresponds to the tip of the tiger's tail. The area is called Homigot or Dongoegot; because it meets Yeongil Bay to the west and the Donghae (East Sea) to the east, the lighthouse is also known as Daebo Lighthouse. At 26.4m high, with a base circumference of 24m and a circumference of 17m at the top, it is the largest lighthouse in the country. Its exterior takes the form of an octagonal tower built in a modern architectural style; it was constructed entirely of brick without any steel reinforcement, a feat that still draws admiration from architects and builders today. The interior has six storeys, and the ceiling of each storey is carved with a pear-blossom emblem, the symbol of the Joseon royal house. Built in 1909, it is the oldest lighthouse in the country and holds great value both architecturally and as a piece of the national heritage.

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Where it is

Region

Pohang, Gyeongbuk

Designation

Provincial Monument · 시도기념물