- La Coruna, also known as A Coruna, is an Atlantic port city in northwestern tip of Spain, known to the Romans as ‘Brigantium’.
- It is famed for its 2,ooo year old Roman Lighthouse which has been in continuous use since the 1st century CE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Roman Sites
- La Coruna Roman Lighthouse
- The Roman Lighthouse, also known as the Tower of Hercules and the Farum Brigantium, is the original structure and is the oldest Roman lighthouse still functioning today.
- The original height was 112 ft (34m) with three storeys. In the 18th century CE, the structure was added to with octagonal forms, creating the present height of 180ft (55m).
Roman Roads
La Coruna