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22 reviews of Columbus Lighthouse

A wonderful monument

The Columbus Lighthouse is one of the most important monuments of the Dominican Republic. Construction began in 1986, and was completed in 1992, in time for the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. With 251 lanterns lighting up the sky, if you visit the Dominican Republic do not hesitate to visit this wonderful monument.

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Beautiful views

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It's a cultural place, with beautiful views and lots of antique pieces. Also it's a good place for a photo shoot.

Inside the monument there are a series of rooms dedicated to show the greatness of the Discovery with thousands of objects of the time between what is according to say the own sword of Christopher Columbus as well as his armor and costumes

Increíble monumento a la grandeza inmaterial del Descubrimiento de América

Excellent
Realizado por el Presidente Balaguer, donde es una cruz de medio tiempo invertida y ascendente en su exterior, incrustados grandes y miles de focos de luz, que en la época de los 70 y 80, cuando los encendía, se dibujaba una gran cruz en el Cielo. Era perfectamente visible para los satélites mundiales, para los aviones y para los sitios altos y observatorios de países del Caribe, y era tal su consumo que dejaba parte de la ciudad de Santo Domingo sin luz mientras permanecía encendido, cosa que no se ha hecho salvo en contadas ocasiones. Dentro del monumento hay una serie de salas dedicadas a mostrar la grandeza del Descubrimiento con miles de objetos de la época entre lo que se encuentra, según dicen, la propia espada de Cristóbal Colón, así como su armadura y trajes.
Incredible monument to the immaterial grandeur of the Discovery of America by President Balaguer where it is a half-time inverted and ascending cross on its exterior large incrustations and thousands of light bulbs that in the 70"s and 80"s when you lit them was drawn a great cross in Heaven that was perfectly visible to the world satellites, to the planes and to the high places and observatories of countries of the Caribbean and such was its consumption that left part of the city of Santo Domingo without light while it stayed on thing that it has not been saved rarely. Inside the monument there are a series of rooms dedicated to show the greatness of the Discovery with thousands of objects of the time between what is according to say the own sword of Christopher Columbus as well as its armor and costumes.
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It is seen all over the country

Se ve en todo el país

Excellent
Un impresionante museo con grandes inspiraciones para disfrutar un buen lugar, su gran luz que se enciende por las noches es la guía para los navegantes. La visita del gran papa en su tiempo fue para la inauguración de nuestro faro. Hay muchas cosas impresionantes que se pueden disfrutar en familia. Les invito a conocerlo.
Quiet intar to all that not yet the lighthouse colonnus urge.a imprecise museum with great inspirations to enjoy a good place.your great light that goes on for nights lad is the guide for the navengantes .se is seen throughout the country. The visit of the great pope in his time was who inaugurated our lighthouse. There are many things that can be enjoyed with family. I invite you to meet him.
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Columbus Lighthouse

El faro de Colón

Monumento construido en honor a Cristóbal Colón albergando un bonito museo.
Monument built in honor of Christopher Columbus hosting a nice museum.
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I think the ugliest building across the...

A mí me parece el edificio más feo de t...

A mí me parece el edificio más feo de todo el país. Podría competir en este apartado a nivel internacional. Además, trae infaustos recuerdos a mucha gente dominicana. Es megalómano (se hizo en la época del dictador Balaguer) y cuando se enciende, varios de los barrios de los alrededores se quedan sin luz.
I think the ugliest building across the country. Could compete in this paragraph internationally. Also brings memories to many people unlucky Dominican. It megalomaniac (made at the time of the dictator Balaguer) and when turned on, several of the surrounding neighborhoods are left without electricity.
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The lighthouse to Columbus is magical

El faro a Colón es mágico

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El faro a Colón es mágico, un hermosos recorrido conociendo su historia sus pasillos hermosos, todo bien cuidado, un paseo ideal que a ningún turista puede saltar en su recorrido, y al finalizar no se les olvide adquirir algún souvenir para recordar este pase mágico.
The lighthouse to Colón is magical a beautiful journey knowing its history its beautiful corridors all well taken care of an ideal walk that no tourist can jump in its route, and at the end do not forget to acquire souvenir to remember this magical pass
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It is located in a popular neighborhood across the Ozama River.

Se encuentra ubicado en un barrio popular al otro lado del río Ozama.

Excellent
El faro a Colón es uno de los más grandes monumentos al almirante Cristóbal Colón, sin embargo, se encuentra descuidado por las autoridades culturales dominicanas.
The lighthouse to Columbus is one of the greatest monuments to Admiral Christopher Columbus, however, is neglected by Dominican cultural authorities.
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Acolon lighthouse is one of the best monuments

el faro acolon es uno de los mejores monumentos

el faro acolon es uno de los mejores monumentos
Acolon lighthouse is one of the best monuments
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Another monument of great history in our country.

Otro monumento de gran historia en nuestro país.

Excellent
Otro monumento de gran historia en nuestro país.
Another monument of great history in our country.
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To run and meet

Para correr y conocer

Excellent
Para correr y conocer
To run and meet
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Inside it is beautiful although the gardens are a little neglected and in the surroundings there is a lot of garbage.

Dentro es hermoso aunque los jardines están un poco descuidados y en los alrededores hay mucha basura.

Excellent
Dentro es hermoso aunque los jardines están un poco descuidados y en los alrededores hay mucha basura.
Inside is beautiful although the grounds are a bit neglected and in the surroundings there is lots of trash.
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excellent

Excelente

Excellent
Excelente
excellent
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a wonderful work

Una obra maravillosa

Excellent
Una obra maravillosa
a wonderful work
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This museum is really great it is full of history!

Este museo es realmente genial, ¡está lleno de historia!

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Este museo es realmente genial, ¡está lleno de historia!
This museum is really great it is full of history!
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