Netherlands - Paard van Marken

he Paard van Marken (English: Horse of Marken) is a lighthouse on the Dutch peninsula Marken, on the IJsselmeer. It was built in 1839 by J. Valk. A primitive lighthouse had been on the location since the early 18th century; the current lighthouse is a Rijksmonument since 1970.

Year first constructed	1700 (first)
Year first lit	1839 (current)
Construction	brick tower
Tower shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern	white tower and lantern, red lantern dome
Height	15.5 metres (51 ft)
Focal height	16 metres (52 ft)
Intensity	4,400,000 cd
Range	9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
Characteristic	white light occulting once every 8 s.