Salinópolis Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Salinópolis, Brazil.
Salinópolis Lighthouse is a white structure rising about 39 meters above the shoreline, guiding vessels as they approach the mouth of the Pará River. The tower is constructed from assembled metal sections and sits on the coast accessible from the main road.
The original structure was built in 1852 but faced destruction from coastal erosion and required multiple relocations. The current tower was established through several maritime transport operations that brought materials to the site.
The lighthouse marks the seaward edge of town and serves as a visual anchor for people living along the coast. Locals pass it regularly and recognize it as a symbol of their maritime connection.
The site is accessible from the main coastal road and the lighthouse is visible from both the water and land. Keep in mind that this is an active navigation aid, so there may be restrictions on accessing the immediate grounds.
This is the final lighthouse of its kind built in Brazil using the Mitchell system design. Its construction required approximately 140 tons of materials transported across four separate sea voyages.
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