{"product_id":"south-africa-l-agulhas-cape-agulhas-lighthouse","title":"Cape Agulhas Lighthouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, built in 1849, stands on the southernmost tip of Africa, where a cairn marks the exact meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is the second oldest working lighthouse in southern Africa, constructed from limestone mined nearby. The lighthouse’s design was inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventy-one steps lead to the top, offering views of the rugged coastline and the surrounding Agulhas National Park. The building also houses a lighthouse museum, detailing its history and the maritime heritage of the area. Nearby, you can see remains of ancient stone fish traps used by the Khoisan people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lighthouse was decommissioned in 1966 and replaced with a lattice structure, but the original was restored by the community and reopened in 1988. It remains a working lighthouse, guiding ships through the treacherous waters of the Cape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932253290716,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/cape-agulhas-lighthouse-tourist-attraction-lighthouse-st-lagulhas-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783193688","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-l-agulhas-cape-agulhas-lighthouse","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}