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Managing Organization:
Ecotec/Muvita (in association with the Provincia di Genova)
Website: http://www.liguri.org/lanterna/Lighthouse.htm
Notes:
This lighthouse is considered the symbol of Genoa. An uncle of Christopher Columbus was an early keeper. Tower Height: 249 Height of Focal Plane: 384 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes, separated by 5 seconds, every 20 seconds; range 25 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Two-stage square stone tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: c. 1128 Date Present Tower Built: 1543 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Yes. Museum?
The Lanterna and the museum are open on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m (6 p.m. in winter). Bookings can be made by phoning (++39) 010 910001, and different times or days may be arranged for the visit. Visitors are allowed in the tower as far as the first terrace, about 118 feet high (250 feet above the water). Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse! Keepers: Antonio Colombo (c. 1449)
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