Lighthouse of La Serena
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The Monumental Lighthouse of La Serena (Faro Monumental de La Serena) is a Chilean lighthouse located at the Avenida del Mar of La Serena.[1] The structure is one of the most representative of the city and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.
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Location | La Serena, Chile |
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Coordinates | 29°54′20.4″S 71°16′27.38″W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1950 |
Foundation | Concrete |
Construction | Concrete |
Height | 25 metres (82 ft) |
Shape | Square tower with balcony and lantern rising from the centre of one-story building |
Markings | Cream color tower with red trim, red lantern |
Operator | Municipalidad de La Serena |
Heritage | Chilean National Monument |
Light | |
First lit | 1951 |
Focal height | 28 metres (92 ft) |
Light source | Mains power |
Range | 20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
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