The world’s oldest existing lighthouse is the Tower of Hercules in Spain, erected in the first century and still operational. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it now marks the entrance of Spain’s La Coruna Harbour. This ancient Roman lighthouse is 180 feet tall and overlooks the North Atlantic coast of Spain. At its base is preserved the cornerstone with an inscription crediting it to the architect Gaius Sevius Lupus from Aeminium (present-day Coimbra, Portugal).
The architectural integrity of the property, in the sense of a structurally complete building, and its functional integrity are satisfactory. While the authenticity of the central Roman core is certain, the authenticity of the building only makes sense when judged from the point of view of a technological property that has required numerous renovations and functional adaptations.
The conservation of the property is monitored to a good scientific level. In the final analysis, all the measures and projects presented form an acceptable management plan. The role of the Tower Management Plan Monitoring Committee needs to be upgraded by virtue of its being the coordinating authority for the management of the property.
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