Columbus Lighthouse
Faro a Colón
mausoleum in
Santo Domingo
#12 in Santo Domingo
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#26 in Dominican Republic
Columbus Lighthouse, located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. Known as "Faro a Colón" in Spanish, this impressive structure was inaugurated in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's first voyage to the Americas. The lighthouse is designed in the shape of a cross and features a powerful beam of light that can be seen from miles away, symbolizing the spread of Christianity. Inside, it houses a museum with exhibits related to Columbus and the history of the Americas, as well as what some claim to be Columbus's remains.
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