 The lighthouse | |
| Location | Ponza Lazio Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°52′40″N 12°57′13″E / 40.877894919082365°N 12.953581854312514°E / 40.877894919082365; 12.953581854312514 |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1886 |
| Height | 17 metres (56 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with gallery and lantern |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1886  |
| Focal height | 112 metres (367 ft) |
| Range | 24 nmi (44 km; 28 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(3) W 30s |
| Italy no. | 2278 E.F |
Punta della Guardia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta della Guardia) is an active lighthouse in Ponza, Italy.
History
The Island of Ponza is the largest of the Pontine Islands. A previous lighthouse, dating from 1866, was located 226 meters above sea level. The current lighthouse was activated in 1886, and has been autonomous since the 1970s.
Description
The structure stands on a large cliff connected to the rest of the island by a very narrow isthmus. It consists of a 17-meter-high octagonal masonry tower, with a gallery and lantern.
Gallery
See also
References
- "Punta della Guardia Light". Lighthouse Explorer Database.
- "ISOLA DI PONZA, faraglione della Guardia - Marina Militare". www.marina.difesa.it.
- ^ "Faro della Guardia". Vivi Ponza.
External links
Media related to Faro di Punta della Guardia at Wikimedia Commons
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