architecture
Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse
A white octagonal tower and its lantern stand above a low keeper’s building.
The story behind the place
Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse stands at Ponta Temerosa near Praia, on Santiago. Its white tower and attached low building form a familiar maritime landmark. Cabo Verde’s government recorded the lighthouse’s designation as national cultural heritage in2025, recognising its role in the country’s maritime identity. Look for the contrast between the slender tower, the lantern gallery and the dark volcanic ground beneath it.
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Read more from the sources
- Farol D. Maria Pia classificado como Património Cultural Nacional — March2025 newsletterGovernment of Cabo Verde
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