Tolbukhin Lighthouse, Gulf of Finland, Russia

This lighthouse is located on a small island approximately 5 kilometers Northwest of Kotlin Island. The current structure was built in 1810 and is believed to be the oldest active lighthouse in the area. This distant photo was taken in June 2009.

Kabotazhnaya Gavan Rear Range Light, Kotlin Island, Russia

Sometimes identified as the Kronstadt Lighhouse, the Kabotazhnaya Gavan Rear Range Light is a 95 foot high structure located on the Petrovskaya Pristan mole (breakwater) in the main harbour at the Kronstadt Naval Station, Kotlin Island, Russia. Kotlin Island is Northwest of the City of St. Petersburg. The tower is white except for the side facing the range which is red and white vertical stripes. In one of the photos, the dome of the Kronstadt Naval Cathedral is in the background.

Photos taken in June 2009.

Kronstadt Rear Range Light, Kotlin Island, Russia

This 177 foot high concrete tower is on the South East end of Kotlin Island adjacent to the Kronstadt Naval Station. Kotlin Island is Northwest of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is believed to have been built in the 1920's. In the background of the right photograph, you can see the dome of the beautiful Kronstadt Naval Cathedral. Photos taken in June 2009.

Rostral Columns, St. Petersburg, Russia

Sitting on a semicircular outlook in front of the Old Stock Exchange building (now the Central Naval Museum) on Vasilievski, Island, St. Petersburg, Russia are two beautiful Rostral Columns that served as ancient lighthouses. These were built in 1811 and believed designed by French Architect Thomas de Thomon. They sit at the East end of the island on the Neva River. The four pairs of ships prows depicted on each column are said to represent the four major Russian Rivers. Photos taken in June 2009.