another among the most distinct aspects of ilha grande's manmade landscape is the castelhanos lighthouse, on the easternmost point of the island - constructed at the dawn of the twentieth century, it is cherished for its beauty in addition to the marvelous view that it affords of ilha grande and surrounding islands.
it functions as a lighthouse to this day, though with electric power as opposed the kerosene that was used when it was originally built - it can be visited with previous authorization of the navy.
another attraction close to the aqueduct is the old dois rios prison - constructed in 1903, it was ostensibly built to house common criminals, but it was most famous for the political prisoners who were later sent there, including celebrated brazilian writers graciliano ramos and orígenes lessa, and the famous madame sată.
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