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A lighthouse is defined in nautical parlance as a tower, 15 to 40 m in height, positioned at important or dangerous locations to give ships a beacon that is visible from afar.
The light signals (beacons) from lighthouses show ships the way, facilitating navigation and enabling them to steer safely around dangerous points in the sea.
In a broader sense, a lighthouse or beacon can be used to describe anything that is visible from afar, has a far-reaching effect or sets a shining example.
You can find photos and information about lighthouses all over the world here: www.leuchttuerme.net
