Farol de D. Maria Pia, Colonial lighthouse near Ponta Temerosa, Praia, Cape Verde
The coastal lighthouse features an octagonal tower rising 21 meters high with a white exterior and a connected single-story keeper's house.
The maritime structure was constructed in 1881 during Portuguese rule and named after Maria Pia of Savoy, the Portuguese queen at that time.
The lighthouse represents Portuguese maritime influence in Cape Verde through its architectural design and stands as a symbol of colonial navigation infrastructure.
Located 2 kilometers south of Praia center, the lighthouse emits white flashes every six seconds, visible up to 15 nautical miles at sea.
The structure maintains original nineteenth-century architectural elements while functioning as an active navigational aid at coordinates 14.900431, -23.509142.
Location: Praia
Inception: 1881
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Height: 21 m
GPS coordinates: 14.90043,-23.50914
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:05
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