Henichesk Onshore Lighthouse

Lighthouses of Ukraine are not only strategic and engineering navigation objects but also historical listed buildings. Architectural frameworks of Kherson land have always been attracting attention of tourists. Local lighthouses astonish with unique origin and unconventional design.

One of such objects is Henichesk Onshore Lighthouse. It is worthily considered the main symbol of the town. If you are going to spend vacation here, you are bound to visit the beacon. Further we are providing in-depth information about this historical building, its particularities and how it can be interesting to tourists.

History and particularities

Henichesk Onshore Lighthouse is a unique building which is anything but alike the other frameworks. You will face a white two-storeyed construction with windows opening on the sea. In the center of the facade there is a light square tower. It rises 25.4 m above the sea level.

Why is the framework so special? Most of lighthouses are washed by the sea; they are built round so that the constructions could withstand storms. The onshore lighthouse in Henichesk is located on the coastline that`s why the form of the tower was changed.

The construction was initiated by the famous meteorologist, historian, captain and hero of the Russian -Turkish War Ferdinand von Wrangell. The framework was designed by French architects. In 1879 the object was brought into operation. The event played a key role in the development of waterborne traffic of Henichesk: the port started its work, and the town began revitalizing.

Local residents show great honour to the onshore lighthouse. It is an ancient symbol of the town present on the most townscapes by Henichesk artists. Henichesk coat-of–arms also depicts outlines of the lighthouses. The tour to the place piques interest of history and architecture adherents.

Though the tower is more than 140 years, it still functions. For the time of existence the facade was repaired time and again, the windows and roof were renewed. But the inner elements are of that time. The iron-wrought fence of the spiral staircase and ventilation system catches the eye.

Location and how to get there

The lighthouse is located in Kherson region in the town of Henichesk. It is on the coastline of the Utliuk Bay. You can go directly to the town by public transport. There are options of going by the scheduled bus from Kherson, Melitopоl, Zaporizhia, Kyiv, Dnipro and the other localities.

Also, you can go by train from the village of Novoalekseevka and from there – by a commuter train straight to Henichesk.

If you go by car, it is better to plan your trip by the road Odesa-Rostov or Kharkiv- Simferopоl depending on the departure place. Following the highways, turn at the guide post Henichesk into the direction of the town.

What to do on the lighthouse in Henichesk

The tour on lighthouses of Kherson region is available to every tourist. Adzhygol and Henichesk lighthouses have been recently opened for visiting. They are historical navigation frameworks which will surprise you with the beauty of their architectural concepts. If you would like to spend time out of the ordinary and visit new places, go this way!

What you can do close to Henichesk lighthouse:

• go atop the tower and admire the beautiful seascape of the Utliuk Bay;
• arrange a photo session at the background of the unmatched building;
• the admirers of ancient constructions can study the light tower from the inside;
• if you are keen on painting, take art supplies with you since the place inspires!