Columbus Lighthouse

Columbus Lighthouse is a mausoleum monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, located in , . Construction began in 1986, based on plans drawn in 1931 by Scottish architect J.L.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Fortaleza Ozama and Alcázar de Colón.

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The Ozama Fortress, also formerly known as the city… is situated 1½ km southwest of Columbus Lighthouse.

Museum
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The is the first fortified palace built in the Americas. is situated 1½ km west of Columbus Lighthouse.

Museum
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The is one of the important… is situated 1½ km west of Columbus Lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Los Mameyes and Ciudad Colonial.

Neighborhood
is a neighbourhood in the city…

Village
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is the historic central neighborhood…

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is the capital of the…

Columbus Lighthouse

Latitude
18.47859° or 18° 28′ 43″ north
Longitude
-69.86749° or 69° 52′ 3″ west
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Levels
3
Open location code
77CGF4HM+C2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 53622354
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Geo­Names ID
3509488
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Columbus Lighthouse” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Mirador del Este and El Pensador.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Parqueo Faro a Colón and Dr. Joaquín Balaguer Ricardo.

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