ainaži lighthouse (latvian: "ainažu bāka") - a lighthouse located in ainaži on the bay of riga - of the baltic sea. the ainahi lighthouse was built in 1930, originally serving as a guide for the nearby ainaži port and harbour. during world war ii, the harbour was bombarded by german bombers; causing the village to lose its processing factory and fishing importance - therefore making the lighthouse insignificant. the village, port and harbour were rebuilt under soviet control - bringing back the importance of the lighthouse. the lighthouse was reconstructed and furthermore renovated in the 1990s. currently the lighthouse is open to the public and is a key landmark for the nearby villages.