Faro Castillo del Morro, Lighthouse at Havana Harbor entrance, Cuba
The stone cylindrical tower rises 25 meters above El Morro fortress, featuring a balcony, lantern room, and a grey dome at its summit point.
Spanish colonial authorities constructed this maritime beacon in 1845 to replace the previous 1820 lighthouse system at the entrance of Havana's port.
The lighthouse stands as a representation of Cuba's maritime tradition, guiding vessels through Havana Harbor with its dual white flash pattern.
The lighthouse operates daily with an electrical rotating mechanism that projects light signals visible up to 26 nautical miles across the water.
The structure incorporates sixteen lenses obtained from the French Industrial Exposition of 1844, extending its range to thirty-three meters.
Location: Havana
Inception: 1764
Height: 25 m
GPS coordinates: 23.15028,-82.35667
Latest update: May 7, 2025 08:09
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