Petrovsky lighthouse in Makhachkala

What to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting

Not far from the city beach is the Makhachkala lighthouse – one of the sights of the city and an object of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation. It is also known as Petrovsky or Port Petrovsky Lighthouse.

The lighthouse is active. It was built in 1866 for the safety of ships coming to the port and was turned on first as needed, and since 1882 it has been working around the clock. It was originally painted white, later red stripes were added to it, thanks to which it became brighter and more noticeable to stand out against the background of the sprawling city. He did not stop working during the Great Patriotic War.

In the evenings, the lighthouse is illuminated and illuminates the area, during the daytime it is not of particular interest. It is located in a closed area, fenced with a blind fence and it is impossible to approach it. It will be possible to see quite a bit from the outside, only the top. And considering that the place where the lighthouse is installed is built up with private houses among narrow streets, it will not be possible to find a good point for a photo.

Due to the fact that the lighthouse is active, there are no official excursions to it, it is impossible to approach and climb up. If you stop somewhere nearby or are walking in these parts, then it's worth walking and looking at the lighthouse. If you stop in another part of the city, then just to look at the lighthouse, you should not go.

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