Illuminating the importance of the lighthouse

Inspired by the LEGO® Ideas Motorized Lighthouse (set 21335) we look into the rich history of these iconic towering sea guardians. When were they first invented and how have they evolved over the centuries?

Lighthouses have been protecting seafarers for thousands of years. They’ve become a universal symbol for finding light in the darkness. Such is their iconic status, if you look closely, you will discover their presence and symbolic nature can be found just about everywhere, from famous literature, movies and poems to art and modern pop culture and now as a LEGO set.