Managing Organization: Servizio dei Fari
Notes: Before a lighthouse was established in 1867, a light on the Torre della Meloria, a square stone tower built in 1709 near the present lighthouse site, served as an aid to navigation for some years. The Torre della Meloria still stands. Tower Height: 66 Height of Focal Plane: 59 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds; range 10 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Cylindrical tower; upper half yellow, lower half black; white lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1867: Lantern on dwelling, on piles. Date Established: 1867 Date Present Tower Built: ? Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: Accessible by boat only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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