Columbus Lighthouse
Columbus Lighthouse is a mausoleum monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic. Construction began in 1986, based on plans drawn in 1931 by Scottish architect J.L.- Museum
- …lies at an elevation of around 30 metres (100 feet)
- …is also known as “Faro a Colon”
- …has 3 floors
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Alcázar de Colón and Fortaleza Ozama.
Alcázar de Colón
The Alcázar de Colón is the first fortified European palace built in the Americas.
1½ km west of Columbus Lighthouse
Fortaleza Ozama
The Ozama Fortress, also formerly known as the city…
1½ km southwest of Columbus Lighthouse
Museo de las Casas Reales
The Museo de las Casas Reales is one of the important…
1½ km west of Columbus Lighthouse
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Los Mameyes and Ciudad Colonial.
Los Mameyes
Neighborhood
Los Mameyes is a neighbourhood in the city…
Ciudad Colonial
Ciudad Colonial is the historic central neighborhood…
Columbus Lighthouse
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Latitude
18.47859° or 18° 28′ 43″ north
Longitude
-69.86749° or 69° 52′ 3″ west
Open location code
77CGF4HM+C2
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Spanish—“Columbus Lighthouse” goes by many names.
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