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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, located in Florida, is a historic lighthouse built in 1887 to guide ships safely along the Atlantic coast. Standing about 175 feet tall, it offers panoramic views from the top, including the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding areas. The lighthouse's powerful beam helps prevent shipwrecks by warning vessels of dangerous coastlines. It is also a museum, showcasing maritime history, lighthouse artifacts, and the lighthouse keeper’s quarters. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, it remains an important navigational aid and popular tourist attraction, symbolizing Florida’s maritime heritage and engineering achievement.