Fortaleza del Cerro Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Villa del Cerro, Uruguay.
The brick lighthouse rises 8 meters above the Fortaleza del Cerro fortress, featuring a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern at the summit.
Established in 1802, this lighthouse stands as one of the first maritime navigation structures built during the Spanish colonial period in the region.
The lighthouse forms part of the Fortaleza del Cerro complex, which houses the Military Museum displaying collections of Uruguayan maritime and military artifacts.
The lighthouse operates with a white light that flashes three times every 10 seconds, reaching vessels within a 19-nautical-mile range from its 148-meter focal height.
This lighthouse sits atop the highest hill in Montevideo at 134 meters, serving both as a navigation aid and a component of the last Spanish fortress in Uruguay.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: 1802
Height: 8 m
Made from material: brick
Part of: Fortaleza del Cerro
GPS coordinates: -34.88848,-56.25993
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:26
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