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Farol de Itapuã (Salvador)

Brazil / Bahia / Lauro de Freitas / Salvador
 farol, 1873_construction (en)

Farol de Itapuã is the 5th lighthouse built in Bahia state and 42nd in Brasil. It was constructed in December of 1873 by engineer Zosima Braulio Barroso.
The lighthouse has 21 meters height and can be seen from the distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km). Itapuã area is surrounded by reefs and the lighthouse helpted to vessels to escape the poosible risk of damage and sinking. The lighthouse tower was already painted in purple, then it was recolored in white and orange, and finally, since the 50s, the tower has is actual red and white pattern.

The lighthouse operates and it's closed for tourists and visitors
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Coordenadas:   12°57'25"S   38°21'13"W

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  • Osama (visitante)
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