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Columbus Lighthouse () is a monument located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, in tribute to Christopher Columbus. Construction began in 1986 using plans drawn by Scottish architect J.L. Gleave in 1931, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Discovery of America, the monument was inaugurated in 1992. It was funded by the Latin American states〔("Où est donc enterré Christophe Colomb ?" ) Cristobal-colon.net. Retrieved June 4, 2009〕〔Le phare de Christophe Colomb (Entre2voyages.com ) Retrieved June 4, 2009〕 and the total cost of construction was approximately US$70 million.〔 〕 The monument's lighthouse-style features projecting beams of light, forming a cross shape, which are so powerful they can be seen from neighboring Puerto Rico.〔 Containing what are purported to be the remains of Columbus, the monument is both a mausoleum and a museum showcasing objects including a boat from Cuba and Columbian jewelry. Constructed of concrete, the monument is long.〔 Its architecture is cross-shaped and represents the Christianization of America. ==Architecture== The Columbus Lighthouse is a cross-shaped monument made of reinforced concrete. Its dimensions are by . There are 157 beams of light that emanate towards the sky from the structure and a rotating beam, which can be seen for miles. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Columbus Lighthouse」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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