Anapa lighthouse – one of the main attractions of the city-resort of Anapa. The lighthouse is located at the foot of the mountains in a place where walking alley ends of the High Bank. It offers a wonderful view of the Peninsula Utrish and spurs of the Great Caucasus.

The very first lighthouse in the city of Anapa was erected in July 1908, when the cutoff of the high Bank was ground hill, are the remains of an ancient barrow. Here was erected a beacon flasher, who earned October 20, 1909, He lit the way for all ships sailing past him. In 1943 Anapa lighthouse was destroyed by the Nazis during the retreat.

Modern lighthouse on the steep Bank of the Cape Anapa was installed in 1955, the lighthouse Tower is an octahedron with three white and three black horizontal stripes. The total height of the lighthouse is 43 meters above sea level. The range of gropparello red light of fire is about 18, 5 nautical miles. In addition to a light signal Anapa lighthouse equipped with all necessary electronic means – radio beacon, radio and independent diesel generator.

The lighthouse in Anapa is a favorite place for lovers, meetings and leisure not only local residents but also visitors to the city who come here for treatment and rest. The Anapa lighthouse is a must for all wedding couples. Amid the quaint mountains and blue sea like to be photographed many vacationers, in the distance you can see the beautiful Peninsula of Big Utrish, educated more than 2 thousand years ago in the earthquake. Went on a tour to this amazing place, will be lucky to see a rare surviving species of trees and plants.

Anapa lighthouse is an integral part of the city.