Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Historical LandmarkCape Bojeador Lighthouse Historical Landmark is a National Cultural Treasure, National Museum; National Historical Landmark, NHCP; Local Cultural Property - Cultural and Historical Heritage of the Province of Ilocos Norte (per Provincial Ordinance Nos. 049-2006 and 039-2009); Registered Property, Provinc located at Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Region I.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse – one of the important landmarks in the Ilocos Region, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is situated on top of Vigia de Nagparitan Hill in the Municipality of Burgos. It was built in 1892 and made of bricks baked in ancient kilns at the foothill. For several decades, the lighthouse has guided seafarers navigating their boats and ships through the rough seas of Ilocos. The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is an exemplary 19th century architectural lighthouse model with its characteristic tower lamp, keeper’s quarters and ancillary structures. It stands to this day as a living tribute to its builders and is considered a unique historical and cultural heritage of the country.
The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse or the Burgos Lighthouse is the highest elevated Spanish Colonial era lighthouse in the country. It stands at 66 feet or 20 meters high and is an octagonal stone tower. It was first lit on March 30, 1892. Today, its light marks the northwestern-most point in Luzon and it serves as a welcoming beacon for international ships entering the Philippine archipelago from the northern side and guides them safely away from the rocky coast.
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Ang Parola ng Cape Bojeador
Idinisenyo ni Inhenyero Magin Pers y Pers, 1887. Isinaayos at natapos ng Servicio de Faros sa ilalim ni Inhenyero Guillermo Brockman, 1890. Itinayo bilang Faro de Primera Orden na may tore at mga pabelyon sa burol na Vigia de Nagparitan ng bayan ng Burgos. Nagsilbing gabay-tanglaw sa mga sasakyang pandagat mula 1892 hanggang sa kasalukuyan. Natatanging halimbawa ng parola at arkitektura ng ikalabinsiyam na dantaon. Ipinahayag na Pambansang Palatandang Pangkasaysayan ng Pambansang Suriang Pangkasaysayan, 13 Agosto 2004, at Pambansang Yamang Pangkalinangan ng Pambansang Museo, 20 Hunyo 2005.
Year Unveiled: 2005