This is a list of lighthouses in Latvia. They mark the western coast of the country, which includes parts of the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Riga, and the Irbe Strait which connects the gulf to the Baltic. Latvian lighthouses date from the Russian Imperial period, and some of the newer ones are built during Soviet period.
Lighthouses in Latvia are monitored and regulated by the Latvian Maritime Administration () and are operated by the local port authorities of Liepāja, Ventspils and Rīga. Some are classified as Latvian Cultural Property of National Importance.
Lighthouses Name ImageCoordinates Water body Year built Tower height Focal height RangeAinaži Lighthouse AinažiGulf of Riga1930Akmeņrags Lighthouse PāvilostaBaltic Sea1879/1921Bernāti Lighthouse NīcaBaltic Sea1962Buļļuciems Lighthouse JūrmalaGulf of Riga1956Daugavgrīva Lighthouse DaugavgrīvaGulf of Riga1721/1957Ģipka Lighthouse Roja parishGulf of Riga1954Liepāja Lighthouse LiepājaBaltic Sea1868Miķeļbāka MiķeļtornisIrbe Strait1885/1957Mērsrags LighthouseMērsragsGulf of Riga1875Kolka LighthouseCape KolkaIrbe Strait1875/1884Oviši LighthouseTārgaleIrbe Strait1814Pape LighthouseRucavaBaltic Sea1890/1910Ragaciems Lighthouse Lapmežciems ParishGulf of Riga1960Slītere Lighthouse Slītere National ParkBaltic Sea1849InactiveUžava Lighthouse UžavaBaltic Sea1869Ventspils Lighthouse VentspilsBaltic Sea1970
See also Lists of lighthouses and lightvessels List of tallest buildings in Latvia
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