Punta Brava Lighthouse, Montevideo
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Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was erected in 1876. The lighthouse has a height of 21 metres and its light reaches 15 nautical miles away, with a flash every ten seconds. In 1962, the lighthouse became electric. The lighthouse is important for guiding boats into the Banco Inglés, Buceo Port or the entrance of the Santa Lucía River, west of Montevideo city. ()
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Centro Comunal Zonal 5 (Punta Carretas)Montevideo
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Punta Brava Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Punta Carretas Shopping, Holocaust Memorial, Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón, Artigas Boulevard.
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Which popular attractions are close to Punta Brava Lighthouse?
Nearby attractions include Artigas Boulevard, Montevideo (11 min walk), Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón, Montevideo (22 min walk), Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo (23 min walk).