Leuchttürme in Pärnu

Lighthouses and Towers of Pärnu

Pärnu’s coastal landscape is defined by its functional maritime architecture and medieval history. This collection features the 15th-century Red Tower, the last surviving remnant of the New-Pärnu fortress, alongside essential navigational beacons. The list includes the leading lights of the Seedri and sea ranges, which guide vessels into the Pärnu River, and the beacons marking the ends of the historic stone jetties. Additionally, the coastal birdwatching tower offers views over the protected meadows, highlighting the intersection of the city's military past and its active maritime present.

Lighthouses and Towers of Pärnu — Karte

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Red Tower

Red Tower is a tower in Pärnu, Estonia. The tower is only building of medieval New-Pärnu Fortress, which is preserved until today.

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B

Seedri sihi alumine tulepaak

Navigational leading light that guides vessels into the Pärnu River mouth.

C

Linnuvaatlustorn

Observation platform situated within the coastal meadow nature reserve, used for monitoring migratory birds and local cattle grazing in the protected wetlands.

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Pärnu mere-sihi alumine tulepaak

Lower navigational beacon assisting ships with their approach to the harbor.

E

Pärnu mere-sihi ülemine tulepaak

Upper navigational beacon that works with the lower light to provide a clear line of approach for maritime traffic.

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Seedri sihi ülemine tulepaak

Upper leading light situated inland to assist pilots in navigating the river channel.

G

Pärnu läänemuuli tulepaak

Navigational light located at the tip of the two-kilometer-long western stone jetty protecting the river mouth.

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Pärnu idamuuli tulepaak

Beacon marking the end of the eastern stone jetty at the entrance to the Pärnu River.