Kihnu Lighthouse, Kihnu, Estonia - SpottingHistory.com

The lighthouse was transported in parts from England and put together on the island in 1864. The height of the lighthouse from sea level and from ground is respectively 31 and 29 m.

Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

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K K (2 years ago)
とても眺めが良いです。灯台を登るためには3Euro必要です(2018年7月現在)。ただ、港とは真反対の位置にあるため遠いです。レンタルバイクで30〜40ほどで着きます。ただ、島内はオフロードのところも多いため漕ぐ力が必要です。これらを含めても自転車でのんびり島を回ることをオススメします。

ML (2 years ago)
Amazing!

Gunnar Laak (3 years ago)
Kena koht ja super vaade! Beautiful place and superb view!

Pål Giørtz (3 years ago)
Beautiful place, close to nature!!!

Tarmo Soodla (5 years ago)
Open for the public during summer.

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