Rozewie Lighthouse

The Rozewie Lighthouse is one of the most famous lighthouses on the Polish Baltic coast, situated on Cape Rozewie between Jastrzębia Góra and Chłapowo. It consists of two lighthouses: the "old" (active) one from 1822 and the "new" (inactive) one from 1875. The old lighthouse, modernized in 1910 and 1978, stands 32.7 meters tall and has a light range of 26 nautical miles (48.2 km), making it the lighthouse with the greatest range in Poland. It was designed in a classicist style, with a round tower made of glacial erratics. Its characteristic electric light was installed during the modernization in 1910. The new lighthouse, which ceased operation in 1910, was built from similar materials, but its tower was 23.8 meters high and served for only 35 years. The Rozewie Lighthouse also has a cultural history—it bears the name of Stefan Żeromski, who, according to legend, wrote his novel *Wiatr od morza* (Wind from the Sea) here. In reality, however, Żeromski only visited the lighthouse. Over the years, the lighthouse was managed by the Wzorek family, whose members served as lighthouse keepers from 1920 onward. In 1945, the lighthouse began operating as a radio beacon. Today, it houses a lighthouse museum where visitors can see old lanterns and exhibits related to the maritime history of the region. The lighthouse is open to visitors, though due to its steep stairs, it is not accessible to children under four years of age. It can be reached by road from Władysławowo or Jastrzębia Góra, where parking is available. A memorial plaque honors Leon Wzorek, a lighthouse keeper who died defending his post during World War II. The lighthouse represents not only an important navigational point but also the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the region.