Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

27 m1849South AfricaActive

Height27 m

Year Built1849

CountrySouth Africa

RegionWestern Cape

StatusActive

About Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Located at the southernmost point of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Built in the Egyptian style inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria. The waters here are notoriously dangerous with strong currents. The official dividing line between the two oceans.

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