Construction brick tower Light source mains power Opened 1876 NGA number 19124 | Focal height 21 metres (69 ft) Height 19 m Automated 1962 Year first constructed 1876 | |
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Location Punta Brava
Montevideo
Uruguay Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop keeper’s house Markings / pattern unpainted tower, white lantern with red vertical stripes Address Punta Carretas, 11300 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay Hours Open today · 10AM–6PMThursday10AM–6PMFriday10AM–6PMSaturday10AM–6PMSunday10AM–6PMMonday10AM–6PMTuesday10AM–6PMWednesday10AM–6PMSuggest an edit Similar Palacio Taranco, Plaza Zabala, Estévez Palace, Palacio Salvo, Juan Manuel Blanes M | ||
Punta Brava Lighthouse (Faro de Punta Brava), also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was erected in 1876. The lighthouse has a height of 21 metres and its light reaches 15 miles away, with a flash every ten seconds. In 1962, the lighthouse became electric. The lighthouse is important for guiding boats into the Banco Inglés, Buceo Port or the entrance of the Santa Lucía River, west of Montevideo city.
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