Portofino Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Portofino) is an active lighthouse located in Portofino, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy, on the western extremity of the peninsula in the Gulf of Tigullio.

Portofino

Portofino Lighthouse
Location	Portofino Liguria Italy
Coordinates	44°17′55″N 9°13′06″E
Tower
Constructed	1917
Construction	masonry tower
Height	12 metres (39 ft)
Shape	quadrangular tower with balcony and lantern attached to the front keeper’s house
Markings	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	40 metres (130 ft)
Lens	Type TD 375 focal length: 187.5 mm
Light source	main power
Intensity	main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W
Range	main:16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s.
Italy no.	1675 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1917 and consists of a white quadrangular tower, 12 feet (3.7 m) high, with balcony and lantern, attached to a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 40 metres (130 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1675 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Portofino

References

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