Yeongsanpo Lighthouse

The Yeongsanpo Lighthouse, located in Najoo, was built in 1915 at the Yeongsanpo pier, which marked the end of the navigable section of the Yeongsan River. It is the only lighthouse in a Korean inland river, and it served both to measure the water level of the Yeongsan River, which was prone to flooding, and to function as a navigational aid. It was in use until 1989. During the period of Japanese colonial rule, the Yeongsanpo pier was used as a hub for exploiting the Honam region, a major agricultural area, and until the 1960s, various ships frequented the pier, facilitating the distribution of a large quantity of seafood. The Yeongsanpo Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete structure. While its height is relatively small compared to other lighthouses, it has retained its original appearance and is therefore of significant historical value. At night, the lighthouse illuminates, making its presence known. Directly in front of the lighthouse, there is a Yeongsan River traditional sailing boat experience center, and nearby is the Najoo fermented skate (hongeo) street.

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