Great Tower Neuwerk

Great Tower Neuwerk - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Great Tower Neuwerk is the most significant building of the Neuwerk island, belonging to Hamburg. Completed in 1310, the structure is one of the oldest worldwide that was used as lighthouse (1814–2014) and still standing. This former beacon, watchtower and lighthouse is also the oldest building in Hamburg and oldest secular building on the German coast. Read more on Wikipedia

type: lighthouse
date from: 1310

Source: en.wikipedia.org