Monte Igueldo Lighthouse

This lighthouse dates back to 1744, and has been popularly known as the Faroa since its opening in 1748. The lighthouse is lit from September to May. It was destroyed during the War of Independence, and its reconstruction was ordered by the Duke of Wellington. The British Legion fortified it with guns, but it was later destroyed again. The old Faroa is now a lookout over the city, and the new lighthouse, built on the slopes of the mountain in 1855, is located at 134 meters above sea level. The original paraffin lamp was replaced by oil in 1916, but in 1918, it was electrified following the oil shortage due to World War I.