A place with identical longitude and latitude is uncommon on Earth, and Batumi is one of those unique instances.
Geographical longitude and latitude are the units of cartographic symbols that identify the so-called address of the geographic object on the map.
The coordinates for Batumi are 41°3'N and 41°3'E. The Batumi Lighthouse stands on Batumi Boulevard at the intersection of the 41st meridian and the 41st parallel in the northern hemisphere.
The first lighthouse was constructed here in 1863, long before the foundation of the boulevard. It was a cast-iron pole with a diopter light on it. In 1882, French builders constructed an octagonal-shaped stone lighthouse to replace the old one and installed small cylinder-shaped lighting equipment on the top of the tower. It has been more than 150 years since the lighthouse started guiding ships in the Black Sea. Its light is visible within a 14-mile radius at sea.
There is a hydrographic service at the lighthouse building where meteorologists work in shifts, observing meteorological conditions 24/7.
Batumi Lighthouse is an impressive blend of engineering and art, serving as a prominent symbol of Batumi and drawing visitors' interest to this day.
