Traveling Dominicana: FARO A COLON - A Visual Story Part 1 (25 Photos)
Second stop - Faro a Colon (Columbus Lighthouse).
Some information from wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Lighthouse
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It is a mausoleum monument located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, in tribute to Christopher Columbus.
Construction began in 1986, using plans drawn by Scottish architect J.L. Gleave in 1931. In time for the 500th anniversary of Columbus's first voyage, the monument was inaugurated in 1992. It was funded by the Latin American states and the total cost of construction was approximately US$70 million
The monument's lighthouse-style features projecting beams of light, forming a cross shape, which are so powerful that they can be seen from neighboring Puerto Rico
According to the Dominican authorities, remains of Christopher Columbus are sheltered at the lighthouse. However, Spanish authorities have proved through DNA tests that the remains in the Cathedral of Seville are the real remains of Columbus. The Dominican authorities have not allowed the same DNA tests to be done to the remains in the lighthouse, so it is impossible to know if the remains of Columbus are divided or if the remains in the lighthouse belonged to another person. The monument is both a mausoleum and a museum showcasing objects, including a boat from Cuba and Colombian jewelry. Constructed of concrete, the monument is 680 feet (210 m) long. Its architecture is cross-shaped and represents the Christianization of the Americas.
Once a year, on Columbus Day, the remains are displayed in their crypt (behind a sheet of glass)
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In second part we will go inside it to continue visual story
Enjoy!
PS. That white car is the one used for the Vatican Pope while his visit to Dominicana some time ago
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Excelente trabajo 👍
A really great place
It is interesting to see this monument that apparently is not that old, but it is beautiful, thanks for sharing with us @axeman
Great and amazing to know about this monument @axeman, its looks beautiful and exciting to see more like this
Heart touching and expensive knowledge for sharing. @axeman
@axeman te recomiendo visites el baluarte del conde en santo Domingo. Alli podras realizar hermosas fotografias, la playa de Boca Chica tambien es un hermoso lugar para realizar fotografias saludos.
Thank you again! Would have never seen this or known about it. Here in the United States people are tearing down his statues... history should be kept as long as possible