Bicentennial Lighthouse facts for kids
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| Coordinates | 31°25′42″S 64°10′56″W / 31.42846°S 64.18209°W |
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| Location | Córdoba, Argentina |
| Height | 102 metres |
| Beginning date | 2010 |
| Opening date | June 2, 2011 |
The Bicentennial Lighthouse or Faro del Bicentenario is a lighthouse-like monument located in Sarmiento Park, Córdoba, Argentina. It stands 335 feet (102 m). The opening was attended by Cordoba Governor Juan Schiaretti who said that it was intended to serve as a city icon.
Description
Designed by Alejandro Cohen and built in the style of structural expressionism, this monument was created as a tribute to the Argentina Bicentennial. The structure is an 80-metre-tall partial helix with a ninety degree twist. Atop this reinforced concrete tower is an antenna that brings the total height of this monument to 102 metres. At night, the tower is illuminated using light-emitting diodes. There are internal stairs to enable access to the top, however, they are not open to the public.
At the foot of the structure is an area of 1,500 square meters used for exhibition rooms and an auditorium.
After eight months of construction and a cost of nine million pesos, it opened on June 2, 2011 while still lacking the glass panel required to make it complete.
See also
In Spanish: Faro del Bicentenario para niños
