1-story generator house now used as a museum; Fresnel lenses from this lighthouse, the Sl?«tere lighthouse, and the Daugavgr?«va lighthouse are displayed.This historic lighthouse, the oldest active light in Latvia, marks the southern entrance to the Irbe Strait from the Baltic. The German name Lyser Ort is derived from the Swedish word lysa meaning "to shine." Located about 30 km (20 mi) northeast of Ventspils. Site open, museum and tower open also.
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From olden days bonfires have been made here and burning tar barrels have been lifted up. The Ovi??i lighthouse marks hazardous shoals and abrupt changes in the trend of the coast. According to legend, it was once a settlement of plunderers, who used to make false watch-fires to rob seamen on stranded ships and steal the shipload. The ancient sailing maps call this place Luserort. The Ovi??i lighthouse is the Latvia??™s oldest functioning lighthouse, which started its operation as far back as 1814. It was not only a navigational aid, but also a coast-guard construction in the 19th century, which is proved by external masonry walls more than half a meter thick. The Ovi??i lighthouse tower is 37 m tall and is designed as a double cylinder ??“ inside there is a second tower 3.5 m in diameter behind the outer walls of the lighthouse. The interspace has been used for lifting or lowering various equipment and items. The ground floor presents an interesting exhibition on the background of Latvia??™s lighthouses.