Westerlichttoren

The Westerlichttoren or West Schouwen is a lighthouse in , . Designed by L. Valk, it was built in 1837. At 47 m above ground and a light stand at 58 m above sea level it is one of the tallest lighthouses in the Netherlands.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Lighthouse
  • Description: lighthouse in Haamstede, Netherlands
  • Also known as: “West Schouwen”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Haamstede Castle and De Graanhalm.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a castle in the village of on the island of . It is a rijksmonument. is situated 3½ km east of Westerlichttoren.

Museum
Photo: Troefkaart, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a museum, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Westerlichttoren.

Church
Photo: Chris06, Public domain.
is a church, which is situated 4 km east of Westerlichttoren.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nieuw-Haamstede and Haamstede.

Hamlet
is a hamlet in the province of . It is a part of the municipality of , and lies about 25 km north of .

Village
Photo: Chris06, Public domain.
is a village in the province of . It is a part of the municipality of . The village is known for . is situated 4 km east of Westerlichttoren.

Hamlet
Photo: MJJR, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet in the province of . It is a part of the municipality of , and lies about 21 km north of . is situated 4 km south of Westerlichttoren.

Westerlichttoren

Latitude
51.70887° or 51° 42′ 32″ north
Longitude
3.6916° or 3° 41′ 30″ east
Inception
1840
Open location code
9F35PM5R+GJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 276019743
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­lighthouse
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­lighthouse
Wiki­data ID
Q1138126
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Russian—“Westerlichttoren” goes by many names.

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Highlights include Theunessehil and Vliegveld Haamstede.

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