Faro Castillo del Morro facts for kids
| Location | Havana Cuba |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°09′01″N 82°21′26″W / 23.150227°N 82.357204°W |
| Year first constructed | 1764 (first) 1818 (second) |
| Year first lit | 1845 (current) |
| Foundation | 1764 |
| Construction | stone masonry tower |
| Tower shape | culindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | unpainted stone tower, grey lantern |
| Height | 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Focal height | 44 metres (144 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 15s. |
Faro Castillo del Morro is a lighthouse located in Havana, Cuba. It was built in 1845 on the ramparts of the Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, an old fortress guarding the harbor of Havana. The lighthouse has a height of 25 metres (82 ft), a focal height of 44 metres (144 ft) and displays two white flashes every 15 seconds (Fl.(2) 15s).
See also
In Spanish: Faro del Castillo del Morro para niños
- List of buildings in Havana
- Havana Harbor
- List of lighthouses in Cuba
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