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Rethymno Lighthouse
The lighthouse of Rethymno’s Venetian Harbor is the second largest surviving Egyptian lighthouse in Crete, after the one in Chania. Located at the end of the old harbor pier, it’s easily accessible and offers a picturesque view of the sea and town.
Often the subject of debate, the lighthouse has been mistakenly attributed to both Turkish and Venetian origins. However, recent research confirms that it was built in 1838 during the period of Egyptian rule under Mehmet Ali. Between 1830 and 1840, Crete was ceded to the Egyptians as a reward for their military support to the Sultan during the Greek War of Independence.
The construction of the lighthouse was part of a broader effort to modernize Crete’s infrastructure under Egyptian administration. It is believed that it replaced an older Venetian lighthouse, similar to what occurred in the port of Chania. In 1864, the lighthouse was transferred to the French Lighthouse Company. Today, it is no longer operational, but the tower, standing 9 meters high, remains an impressive historical monument and a highlight for visitors to Rethymno’s old town.
