Columbus Lighthouse

Local nameFaro a Colón
LocationPinar del Río, Dominican Republic

Columbus Lighthouse is a mausoleum monument to Christopher Columbus located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic.

Construction began in 1986, using plans drawn in 1931 by Scottish architect J.L. Gleave. In time for the 500th anniversary of Columbus's first voyage, the monument was inaugurated in 1992. It was funded by the Latin American states and the total cost of construction was approximately US$70 million.The monument's lighthouse-style features projecting beams of light, forming a cross shape, which are so powerful that they can be seen from neighboring Puerto Rico.

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Opening hours

Interior:
Tue - Sun: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Admission

Adults: 20 DOP
Children (11 and under): DOP 5

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Lighthouse

Official website http://www.carnaval.com/columbus/lighthouse.htm

Address Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Coordinates 18°28'43.084" N -69°52'3.398" E

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