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 …

Finalmente, durante el gobierno de Joaquín Balaguer se reanudó en 1986 la construcción del faro bajo la supervisión del arquitecto dominicano Teófilo Carbonell, y culminando la construcción del monumento en 1992, a tiempo para la celebración de los 500 años del Descubrimiento de América. [8] El faro fue inaugurado el 6 de octubre de 1992.

2010年7月1日 · Faro a Colon (Columbus Lighthouse) The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else. Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

The Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colón) is a massive concrete memorial to the famous explorer. Built-in the shape of a cross and capable of projecting a bright cross-shaped beam that can be seen for miles, it also houses a mausoleum and museum.

The Faro a Colón/ Columbus Lighthouse is a massive building shaped like a cross located in Eastern Santo Domingo. It is both a Museum and Mausoleum, it is said to house the remains of Christopher Columbus.

2016年8月17日 · 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. The beams are so powerful that they can be seen as far away as Puerto Rico.

Discover the Faro a Colon, a monumental tribute to Christopher Columbus in Santo Domingo. Explore its museum, historical artifacts, and stunning architecture. Plan your visit today.