Tower of Hercules Built in the 2nd Century - Oldest Working Roman Lighthouse - A Coruña Spain 2024

The ancient Tower of Hercules (Torre De Hércules) is the most well preserved lighthouse remaining from the classical Roman age, and it is also the only one still in use. According to myth, it also marks the resting place of one of Hercules’ greatest conquests.

Built around the 2nd century and originally known as the “Farum Brigantium” or “Brigantia Lighthouse” the structure looks as though it could have been built just decades ago. The beacon is located atop a small hill promontory that was likely chosen by its ancient Roman builders for its view of the sea. The spot may also have been a sacred space dedicated to the demigod Hercules.

As part of one of the mythic Twelve Labors of Hercules, the super strong son of Zeus is said to have killed the giant Gerylon with an arrow dipped in Hydra’s blood. Then in a gesture that is more Celtic than Roman, the legend says that Hercules buried the giant with his weapons and ordered a city built atop the burial site.

The area where the tower is built was empty land when it was originally built, the surrounding city of Corunna has sprung up around it across the millennia.

The Tower of Hercules is still used as a lighthouse. It was refurbished in the 18th century.

You can see the original foundation and climb the 234 steps to the top during hours of operation.

This UNESCO World Heritage site is well worth a visit.

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