Category Archives: Lighthouses

Latvia Lighthouse Stamp, 12 Sep 2014

This stamp was issued on 12 September 2014 by Latvijas Pasts. It depicts Ainažu Lighthouse which is located on the Gulf of Riga near the town of Ainaži. Also shown is the inactive Anaži Breakwater lantern. It was formerly the rear light of a range but the front range light was discontinued, hence the orange vertical stripe on the tower. This is the latest in a series of lighthouse stamps issued by Latvia and the first one since 2010. According to Latvijas Pasts we can expect the next lighthouse issue on 21 August 2015.

Ainažu L/H and Anaži Breakwater Lantern | 12 Sep 2014

See more lighthouse stamps from Latvia here

Tunisia Lighthouse Stamps, 18 Nov 2014

On 18 Nov 2014 the Tunisian postal authority issued these stamps featuring two old lighthouses that date to the 19th century. R’as Taguerness Lighthouse, located near Djerba, was built in 1895. Sidi Bou Saïd Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Tunisia and dates to 1840. It is located on a hill called Fire Mountain at the north entrance to Tunis Bay. In ancient times, fires were built there to guide vessels into the port of Carthage.

R'as Taguerness L/H | 18 Nov 2014 | E6332

Sidi Bou Saïd L/H | 18 Nov 2014 | E6412

See additional lighthouse stamps from Tunisia here