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Columbus Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro a Colón, meaning "Lighthouse to Columbus") 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.
- Teófilo Carbonell, J. L. Gleave
- 1992
Inauguración. 1992. Características. Tipo. cruz latina. [ editar datos en Wikidata] El Faro a Colón, es un monumento y museo dominicano construido en honor a Cristóbal Colón, descubridor del Nuevo Mundo .
Jul 1, 2010 · Discover Faro a Colon (Columbus Lighthouse) in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic: The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else.
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Aug 17, 2016 · In Santo Domingo Este of Dominican Republic, is a towering monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. It’s called “Faro a Colon”, which is Spanish for “Columbus Lighthouse”, so named because of its powerful lighting system consisting up nearly 150 searchlight beams that project a gigantic cross in the sky.
Resembling a cross between a Soviet-era apartment block and a Las Vegas–style ancient Mayan ruin, this massive monument is worth visiting for its controversial history. Located on the east side of the Río Ozama, the Faro’s cement flanks stand 10 stories high, forming the shape of a cross.
Oct 8, 2023 · Construido en la parte oriental de Santo Domingo, la capital de República Dominicana, en los alrededores del Parque Nacional del Este, el Faro a Colón es un mausoleo de cemento gris, de...
The Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colón) reputedly contains the remains of Christopher Columbus. The historic district of the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. The city has numerous parks and green spaces, including the National Botanical Garden, established in 1976.
