Lange Jaap Size:20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") one of Ireland’s largest natural

one of Ireland’s largest natural harbors

giving it the nickname “passage to the underworld

As a result

Mine Head lighthouse

it was designed to be visible from as far as 30 km away

Lange Jaap Size:20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") one of Ireland’s largest naturalAt 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