Olinda Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Olinda, Brazil
The Olinda Lighthouse stands 42 meters tall with black and white horizontal bands, emitting two white flashes every 35 seconds across the Atlantic Ocean.
Constructed in 1867 within the fortress of São Francisco, the lighthouse received a complete reconstruction in 1941 to enhance its maritime navigation capabilities.
The lighthouse forms part of Olinda's UNESCO World Heritage site designation, joining the colonial buildings and architectural treasures of this Brazilian coastal city.
Visitors can access the lighthouse during weekends and holidays between 2 PM and 5 PM to view the surrounding coastline from its 90-meter elevation point.
The structure maintains a visual range of 46 nautical miles and operates under the Brazilian Navy's Centro de Auxílios à Navegação Almirante Moraes Rego administration.
Location: Olinda
GPS coordinates: -8.01124,-34.84722
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:19
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