Giannutri Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Giannutri) is an active lighthouse, located at Punta Rossa, the southernmost part of the island and of the Tuscan Archipelago on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Giannutri
Punta Rossa

Giannutri Lighthouse
Location	Giannutri Tuscany Italy
Coordinates	42°14′22″N 11°06′29″E
Tower
Constructed	1882
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	masonry tower
Automated	yes
Height	9 metres (30 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to the front side of one-storey keeper's house
Markings	tower and building painted in red and white stripes, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Fog signal	no
Light
Focal height	61 metres (200 ft)
Lens	Type OF
Intensity	LABI 100 w
Range	main: 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s.
Italy no.	2184 E.F

Description

The lighthouse, built in 1882, consists of a masonry cylindrical tower, 9 metres (30 ft) high attached to the front side of a one-storey keeper's house, painted with red and white horizontal bands.

The light is positioned at 61 metres (200 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit, and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2184 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

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