Villegagnon Light
Villegagnon Light is a lighthouse in Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro. Villegagnon Light is situated nearby to the college Naval School, as well as near the islet Villegagnon Island.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Villegagnon Island and Naval School.
Villegagnon Island
Islet
Villegagnon Island is located near the mouth of the large Guanabara Bay, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Naval School
College
The Naval School is a higher education military academy which aims to train officers for the Brazilian Navy. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, on Villegagnon Island just inside of Guanabara Bay. Naval School is situated 140 metres southwest of Villegagnon Light.
Santos Dumont Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Santos Dumont Airport is the second major airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is more of a domestic hub, with Galeão International Airport serving international flights after 2023.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Castelo and Glória.
Castelo
Quarter
Castelo is a region in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but not officially recognized as a neighborhood, and officially forms part of the Centro neighborhood. It is generally considered to be located in the region between Avenida Rio Branco, the Santos Dumont Airport and Praça Quinze de Novembro.
Glória
Suburb
Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0.
Glória is a middle-class neighborhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located between the neighbourhoods of Centro and Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro.
Lapa
Suburb
Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century. Lapa is situated 2½ km west of Villegagnon Light.
Villegagnon Light
- Type: Lighthouse
- Also known as: “Ilha de Villegagnon Lighthouse”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-22.91265° or 22° 54′ 46″ southLongitude
-43.15787° or 43° 9′ 28″ westOpen location code
589R3RPR+WVGeoNames ID
11778180
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