Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)


Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules). Detail. Ancient roman lighthouse, although its primitive origin is unknown. It was re-built in the times of Emperor Trajan (2nd. century AC). The current building was restored in 1791 by Eustaqui Giannini. Nowadays is still a lighthouse. A Coruña (La Coruña), Galicia, Spain.


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