One of the oldest monuments of architecture is the lighthouse called the Tower of Hercules, which was built at the end of the first century. It still stands guard on the shores of Spanish A Coruña, and in 2009 it was even included in the cultural heritage of the famous UNESCO.
Fortunately, the name of the architect, engraved at the foot of the building, Kai Servius Lupo, has survived to this day. This lighthouse was built by the Romans in order to somehow secure the way for seafarers, because this coast has long been called the "coast of death". True, in the Middle Ages, the lighthouse was practically inactive - England and Spain constantly waged wars, therefore, the lighthouse began to be used exclusively for military purposes.
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Only in the 18th century, by the decision of King Charles III, the Tower of Hercules lighthouse was restored, along with many other objects, and is still maintained in good condition. The Tower of Hercules lighthouse is the only lighthouse that has survived to this day, to which crowds of tourists constantly flock. By the way, the erection of a lighthouse at this place is accompanied by a legend, according to which Hercules defeated Geryon at this very place. In honor of this event, the Tower of Hercules was built, serving people for many, many centuries.