Capo Palinuro Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Palinuro) is an active lighthouse located in the south-western Italy, roughly 40 miles (64 km) south-west of Salerno, in the southern part of Cilento.

Capo Palinuro Lighthouse

A view of Capo Palinuro with the lighthouse on the top
Location	Capo Palinuro Palinuro Campania Italy
Coordinates	40°01′28″N 15°16′27″E
Tower
Constructed	1870
Construction	masonry tower
Height	14 metres (46 ft)
Shape	octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern atop a 2-storey keeper’s house
Markings	white tower
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Parco Nazionale del Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni[1][2]
Light
Focal height	206 metres (676 ft)
Lens	Type OR 500 Focal length: 250 mm
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (3) W 15s.
Italy no.	2668 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1870 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 14 feet (4.3 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 206 metres (676 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2668 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Cape Palinuro

References

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