As a rule, saying a “lighthouse” we mean a lonely tower among the hostile environment: severe weather, rocky mountains, harsh winds, angry waves. This tower gives light for ships and other vessels, a lighthouse prevents them from dying. The most famous lighthouse of all times is the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Nowadays, lighthouses are not so functional as centuries and hundreds of years ago, but nevertheless, they are so attractive for people, the are very picturesque and gives to a place where they are situated an additional beauty.
Very often lighthouses are used for commercial purposes, now you can get acquainted with the most popular lighthouses in the USA and if you like one, just visit it!
- Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse
It can be found in Washington (Baltimore). The Lighthouse is situated in 6 miles from the famous historic district and US Naval Academy. Despite the usual rooms and cafe, it has an upper deck, where you can climb and enjoy the stunning views of the bay and Anapolis Harbour. By the way, it is still working.
