Paard van Marken
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(93 reviews)Marken The Netherlands
Lighthouses
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About
The lighthouse ‘Paard van Marken’ (English: Horse of Marken) was built in 1839 by J. Valk. A primitive tower had been on the location since the early 18th century; the current lighthouse is declared a national monument in 1970. The tower 16 meters tall and has a light range of 16,7 Km. Every night it’s light shines over the IJsselmeer.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes