Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
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This multi-million-dollar lighthouse was built in 1992 to celebrate the 400 year anniversary of Columbus's landing in the Americas and is the site of the explorer's bones.
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tefa
Rivera, Uruguay317 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
It was included with the excursion we bought. As a construction it is something striking, the entrance costs 2 dollars. Inside you can see things from the countries that contributed to its construction, but many of them have very basic or neglected things. (As a personal opinion, I think it is a city that gives a lot of importance to colonization and you can hardly see anything of its own culture, but it may be that I have not gone to the right places).
Written 6 January 2024
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sanju_222323
New Jersey17,974 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
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.
It is one of the larger tributes to Christopher Columbus you can find in Santo Domingo. The massive memorial was inaugurated just before the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America. Inside the concrete building, you’ll find a mausoleum said to hold the remains of a famous explorer, as well as a museum, several libraries, and exhibitions from different countries across the Americas and the world.
On any given day, you can see a wide range of indigenous cultural artifacts from around the Americas exhibited in the various chambers of the museum. The ‘lighthouse’ is perhaps best known for its powerful light display projecting into the night sky.
It is one of the larger tributes to Christopher Columbus you can find in Santo Domingo. The massive memorial was inaugurated just before the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America. Inside the concrete building, you’ll find a mausoleum said to hold the remains of a famous explorer, as well as a museum, several libraries, and exhibitions from different countries across the Americas and the world.
On any given day, you can see a wide range of indigenous cultural artifacts from around the Americas exhibited in the various chambers of the museum. The ‘lighthouse’ is perhaps best known for its powerful light display projecting into the night sky.
Written 17 March 2024
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James W
Santa Fe, NM80 contributions
Jun 2022
We made a pilgrimage to the Columbus Lighthouse before returning our rented car at SDQ airport. Getting there from Route 3 was an interesting and challenging experience in itself. We finally found the access roads and made it to our destination at 4:00, but the building was closed. All we could do was walk around the massive structure and peek through a crack and a locked gate to see a lonely looking military man in uniform who was sitting in a plastic chair. He was apparently guarding the bones of Christopher Columbus. Frankly, we felt that the monument grounds were a little sad; the landscaping wasn't very well maintained. Regardless, it's a unique site that honors an amazing person.
Written 23 June 2022
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Jenifer Valenzuela
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile347 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
It is a place of Museums and there is the tomb of Christopher Columbus, it is guarded by military. So it is a tourist place that includes the Tourist companies. They don't let you be on the spot long. You can enter the museum by paying for admission if you are given the time. The setting is beautiful.
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Written 2 December 2024
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Armando P
Guatemala City, Guatemala606 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
The best thing is the inside. The structure attracts attention by itself, the design in the form of a Latin cross, against hurricanes, the religious inscriptions, the monument where the remains of Columbus are (supposedly). But the best thing for me, is the internal museum, where there are allusions to all the countries of America. This was the most interesting thing. For example, there were several exhibitions from the Far East, Japan, China, India and very beautiful and striking, inviting you to take pictures there. Do not miss the opportunity to visit it, I had been told that it was boring and not worth it, but if it is.
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Written 14 December 2024
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Carmen M
Madrid, Spain41 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Not worth it. It is poorly maintained, it also indicates that it is under construction and there are many closed rooms. The exhibitions are in an orderly manner, little light, unbearable heat... it was the last thing we visited when we were already going to the airport and it was a shame because it left a bad taste in our mouths.
Written 21 February 2024
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quistravel
United States391 contributions
May 2022
Seems like you either love or you hate it, I loved it. After living here for many years I finally decided to pay it a visit. The building is impressive, the tomb of Columbus is more impressive and the exhibits are very interesting. It's free to visit and you can see everything in 45 minutes.
Written 20 May 2022
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Keith L
Taunton, UK208 contributions
May 2023
The lighthouse was built as the mausoleum for Christopher Columbus. However, you need to be in Seville Spain to see his real tomb. So beware. The building is a vast concrete ugly block more in keeping with Soviet architecture. Best to pass by without stopping.
Written 6 June 2023
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Marco C.
Santa Maria, Portugal4,208 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
A truly impressive work, dedicated to Cristóvão Colombo. During the tour, we stopped next to the lighthouse where a little of its history was explained to us. After that, I became curious, I read more and was very sorry that the tour to São Domingo had not included a visit to this lighthouse (it would have been much better than going around various shops). That's for next time, but I suggest you read the entire history surrounding its construction and current affairs.
Written 15 September 2023
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MichaelBNielsen
Odense, Denmark362 contributions
Jan 2022
I really don’t understand what is the idea with this place. It is a massive grey building, with a chapel or church inside. There’s long aisles with exhibitions with all kind of stuff from different countries, There is no explanation, there is no light so you can read the few signs and there is absolutely to clue why they are showing stuff from Japan and also explaining something about the European Union?! Outside you can see the Pope Mobil. Don’t spend you time a this place.
Written 23 January 2022
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Me recomiendan ir en auto ? Tiene parkeadero ??
Written 12 September 2023
sol204
West Palm Beach, Florida
El Faro A Colon esta actualmente abierto para el publico? Y si lo esta, cuanto cuesta las entradas?
Written 16 January 2020
Si, el faro está abierto al público, pero cerrado las lunes. Cuesta está 100 pesos = $1.80 dólares aproximadamente.
Written 17 January 2020
Hola, el sitio se puede visitar gratuitamente? Se cobra entrada? Hay guías? Iré en unos meses a Santo Domingo por lo que necesito información acerca de todo! Gracias!
Written 6 September 2019
Hola buen día , estuve en febrero del presente año en el faro , si hay cobro pero muy económico, estamos hablando de menos de 5 dólares, está entrada te da derecho a la guía por todo el sitio , hay parquedero gratuito, es buena idea alquilar un carro, la visita se hace en dos o tres horas aproximadamente dependiendo de tu ritmo , existen muchos otros atractivos que deberías conocer
Written 7 September 2019
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