Cabo Polonio lighthouse
Rocha Department, Uruguay
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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- Opening hours
- Th-Su 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
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The Cabo Polonio Lighthouse stands on the headland of Cabo Polonio in Rocha Department, Uruguay, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Built in 1881 from brick, this 26-meter-tall structure has been designated a Cultural Heritage Monument. Its enduring presence on the rocky promontory marks its significance both as a navigational aid and as a historical landmark of Uruguay's maritime heritage.
- Built
- Type
- lighthouse
- Materials
- brick
- Heritage
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Height
- 26 m
- Place
- Rocha Department, Uruguay
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