Bicentennial Lighthouse, Córdoba

Name: Bicentennial Lighthouse
Address: Parque Sarmiento, Córdoba, Argentina

#16 among attractions in Córdoba

Tower, Lighthouse, Memorial site

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Facts and practical information

The Bicentennial Lighthouse or Faro del Bicentenario is a lighthouse-like monument located in Sarmiento Park, Córdoba, Argentina. It stands 335 feet. The opening was attended by Cordoba Governor Juan Schiaretti who said that it was intended to serve as a city icon. ()

Local name: Faro del Bicentenario Coordinates: 31°25'42"S, 64°10'55"W

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Centro (Parque Sarmiento)Córdoba Argentina

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Day trips

Bicentennial Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Sarmiento, Patio Olmos, Paseo del Buen Pastor, Cathedral of Córdoba.

~1670 ftE
Park
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
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0.8 miN
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture
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~400 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Caraffa Fine Arts Museum, Córdoba
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0.7 miNW
Colonial revival architecture, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Colegio Nacional de Monserrat, Córdoba
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~1040 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
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0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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1.1 miNW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Argentine National Observatory, Córdoba
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0.8 miN
31°25'5"S • 64°11'11"W
Jesuit Block, Córdoba
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0.9 miNW
Park
Plaza de la Intendencia, Córdoba
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bicentennial Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Caraffa Fine Arts Museum, Córdoba (2 min walk), Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales, Córdoba (3 min walk), Museo Palacio Dionisi, Córdoba (5 min walk), Palacio Ferreyra, Córdoba (6 min walk).

How to get to Bicentennial Lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bicentennial Lighthouse:

Bus

C 4076 • Lines: C3.ida, C7.vuelta, N3.Warcalde.vuelta (5 min walk)
Chacabuco 775 • Lines: C.vuelta (5 min walk)

Train

Córdoba (18 min walk)