Šventoji Lighthouse

The red four-sided metal structure of the Šventoji Lighthouse was built in 1957, 780 m from the sea. It is 39 m high. The lighthouse signal is visible from 31 km away. Throughout its entire period of operation, the Šventoji lighthouse has never been out for more than an hour. In 1964, an audible signal was installed. In 2000, the lighthouse underwent major reconstruction and new, modern equipment was installed. The lighthouse stands near Šventosios Street and is fenced off.
Did you know that:
The only lighthouse expert in Lithuania (lighthouse science) is Aidas Jurkštas, an artist and collector from Palanga?
Lighthouses are A. Jurkštas’ passion: he draws them, collects models and souvenirs, and travels around the world studying them.
The Palanga resident also writes and publishes books, including an encyclopedic work entitled “The History of Lithuanian Lighthouses.”
Jurkštas aims to establish a modern, innovative Lighthouse Museum in Šventoji, which would be unique in the entire Baltic region.
This is supported by the Palanga City Municipality.
In 2019, the Lithuanian government transferred the Šventoji lighthouse to the Palanga City Municipality.
The city budget for 2021 includes funding for the preparation of a technical project to adapt the lighthouse for visitors.
August 19 is World Lighthouse Day, and on that day the lighthouse will be opened to visitors.