The lighthouse in Klaipeda appeared only in the late eighteenth century, in contrast to the river port, which was founded by the Livonian order, together with the city in 1252. The construction of the first lighthouse on the plans of the engineer Johan Silentale was completed in 1796, which gives the right to call him one of the oldest lighthouses in the Baltic sea. However, built on a sand spit in the beautiful North Bay, the lighthouse, was 9 meters below, conceived by the architect, 25 meters. Due to the lack of money allocated to the lighthouse, the builders had to build only 16 metre high tower.

Optical instrument which was made of bronze reflectors, in the amount of six pieces, reflecting the Shine of oil lamps. Light is the only lighthouse in the distance of 4 km (about two miles) and in clear weather, of course, was not enough for the needs of the city. And in 1819 it was decided to build the lighthouse, as in its existing form, it was of no use. During the reconstruction was also completely replaced all the optical instrument at the time the most modern devices. Now the light from the lighthouse could be seen at a distance of 30 km, which is about 16 nautical miles. In addition to the lighthouse there were other options optical signals. For example, posted above the lighthouse red flag meant danger. And the ships knew what is in port is undesirable and unsafe. A yellow flag on the contrary spoke of complete safety, and the ship could pass freely in the port. Since 1937, with the Klaipeda lighthouse begin to send radio signals.

Before the Second world war the lighthouse was very popular among tourists. And also was a favorite walking place of citizens that gave him full right, magnified symbol of the city. At the time of the Klaipeda lighthouse was called "red" because it was painted by successive squares - red and white. Today the lighthouse is covered in black and white stripes. The tower was equipped with a special viewing platform with stunning panoramic views of the city and the sea.

During the Second world war the city of Klaipeda, nearly lost its character. By the end of the war, the lighthouse was blown up by the retreating German army. After the end of hostilities it was restored, and after a few years have developed is completely changed.

Currently not many things reminiscent of the former historic lighthouse. And one of the surviving reminders is a four-meter internal part of the building, around which grew a new lighthouse. In our days klaipėda lighthouse raised on specialized support reinforced concrete tower more than 44 meters in height. And with such an impressive pedestal lighthouse can not only send light signals. Inside the lighthouse is complicated modern satellite navigation system that brings enormous benefits to the whole region. Unfortunately, the lighthouse is closed to tourist visits. That does not make it less interesting, so anyone can enjoy the view of the lighthouse from the outside. No matter day or night, the lighthouse is equally attractive handsome and slowly awaiting new guests.

In addition to the Klaipeda lighthouse at the turn of XIX-XX centuries was built another lighthouse, which has not survived. Built in 1884, almost at the very end of the North mole the size of a small lighthouse was illuminated by red light the cold darkness. He was always painted white, so the townspeople called it the white or the small lighthouse. In tribute to the North and a little distant lighthouse it began to print the banknotes in denominations of 200 litas.