Climbing The Key West Lighthouse

Above, the Key West Lighthouse from the Hemingway House. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I toured Key West, Florida four years ago this coming April, I was on the top balcony of the Hemingway House and spotted the Key West Lighthouse nearby.

From the balcony, I took the above photo of the lighthouse.

Since then I found that a view of the lighthouse was shown in the 1989 James Bond movie, Licence To Kill with a similar view as my photo's.

TheTravel posted an article on visiting the Key West Lighthouse (which I should have done, but didn't).

They begin with:

The stunning views from the top of the Key West Lighthouse are a sight to behold. With a climb of 88 iron steps, visitors find themselves perched atop the 18th-century structure, taking in the expansive, sweeping views of the surrounding area. Initially built in 1847, this lighthouse served as a beacon of safety for countless ships entering the port, warning them away from hazardous reefs. Today, adventurous travelers can take on the challenge of scaling this historic structure to experience a bird's eye view of Key West like no other.

The observation platform offers an unparalleled view of the town's famous sunsets, making it the perfect spot to catch the sun as it disappears below the horizon. For more than 100 years, lighthouse keepers kept watch from the top of this tower, ensuring the safety of sailors and the preservation of the historic structure. Now, visitors worldwide can follow in their footsteps and experience the thrill of climbing to the top of this iconic Key West landmark.

To read more, go here.