Lighthouse of La Serena, Historical lighthouse in La Serena, Chile
The white lighthouse stands 23 meters tall at the end of Francisco de Aguirre Avenue, combining the structure of a lighthouse with Spanish colonial fortress architecture.
Built between 1950 and 1951 under President Gabriel González Videla's initiative, the lighthouse formed part of the Plan Serena urban modernization project.
The National Monument designation in 2010 recognizes the lighthouse's architectural significance, featuring three levels with watchtowers, battlements, and a grand cannon facing the Pacific.
Visitors can reach the lighthouse by walking from La Serena bus terminal along Francisco de Aguirre Avenue, as public transportation does not operate on this route.
The structure includes fortified elements such as corner bastions, surveillance towers, and machicolations, initially designed to house a weapons museum inside its walls.
Inception: January 1, 1951
GPS coordinates: -29.90556,-71.27431
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14
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