Lange Jaap Size:20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") Mine Head lighthouse

Mine Head lighthouse

was one of Ireland’s earliest coastal beacons

symbolizing the region’s deep maritime heritage and continuing to serve as a vital point of reference for ships entering one of the nation’s busiest harbors

giving it the nickname “passage to the underworld

Mine Head (Waterford)

Lange Jaap Size:20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") Mine Head lighthouseAt the edge of Den Helder stands Lange Jaap, a towering red lighthouse that has watched over the Dutch coast since 1877. Rising more than 63 metres, it holds the title of the tallest cast iron lighthouse in Europe. Designed by renowned architect Quirinus Harder, its bold presence made it a vital guide for ships navigating the Marsdiep and North Sea. Today, even though its closed to visitors, Lange Jaap remains an enduring symbol of Dutch maritime