The Enchanted Tower of Time: The Melilla Lighthouse

Standing tall like a dreamy sentinel, the Melilla Lighthouse has been a silent spectator to the passing of time since 1918. Replacing an older sister built in 1854, it found a new home to shine forth, nestled in the heart of Melilla – a UNESCO World Heritage gem. Once known as the Torre del Vigía de Mar, it now embraces the Foundation Melilla Ciudad Monumental, a living dream that aspires to see Melilla crowned among the ranks of UNESCO World Heritage cities.

Its black stone walls, woven from the mystical Monte Gurugú, whisper tales of yore. A cylindrical tower added to its beauty stands tall, its magical light slicing through the twilight, a beacon of Melilla’s past and present – a fairy-tale siren call echoing the heartbeat of the city itself.

It is one among the four Spanish enchantresses gracing the coastline of Africa, joined in sisterhood with the lighthouses of Ceuta, Peñón de los Vélez, and Islas Chafarinas. Each tells their piece of the story in a whispersong, a shared dream that binds their fates together.

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