Top 10 Tallest Lighthouses in the World


Jeddah Light *World’s Tallest Lighthouse



The tallest lighthouse ever constructed in the world is the concrete and steel Jeddah Light in Saudi Arabia. This mega structure is 133 meters tall. This spectacular lighthouse is located at the end of the outer pier on the north side of the entrance to Jeddah Seaport.



Perry Memorial Monument World’s 2nd Tallest Lighthouse



Tallest Lighthouse in North America
World’s Most Massive Doric Column

The Perry Memorial Monument in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, USA is the tallest lighthouse in North America. It is the 2nd tallest in the world with a height of 107 meter. This is also the world’s most massive Doric column. This memorial, which is a lighthouse at the same time, is visited by 200,000 people each year.



Yokohama Marine Tower *World’s Tallest Skeletal Steel Lighthouse



World’s 3rd Tallest Lighthouse
Tallest Lighthouse in Japan

The impressive Yokohama Marine Tower is considered as the 3rd tallest lighthouse in the world with a height of 106 meters. This lattice tower with an observation deck at a height of 100 meters is located in Yokohama, Japan. It was built in 1961 is the tallest in Japan.


Ile Vierge Lighthouse *World’s 4th Tallest Lighthouse



World’s Tallest Traditional Lighthouse
Tallest Stone Lighthouse in Europe

The Ile Vierge Lighthouse which is made of granite stone is the world’s tallest traditional lighthouse. This 82.5 meter tall structure which was completed in 1902 is located in Finistere, France. It is also the tallest stone lighthouse in Europe.