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Lighthouses have long captured the imaginations of travelers with their storied pasts and breathtaking locations.. View 15 Beautiful Lighthouses That Lead the Way to Serene Scenes These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest include cliffside towers and lovely.

Lighthouses hold a special place in many hearts. There is something romantic about these coastal beacons that were once the most important landmarks for those who traveled by ship. They fascinate with the historic tales that surround them as well as their magnificent, yet often lonely, settings.. Set at the entrance to beautiful bays and natural harbors, lighthouses have prevented ships from running aground for hundreds of years. Sadly, however, many of them have become redundant and been replaced by more effective onboard navigational systems. The ones that remain are, for the most part, automated, and boast more powerful lights and lenses than the beacons used in the past. As they.