Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Santa Teresa) is an active lighthouse located at the east side, opposite to the outer breakwater of the gulf of La Spezia, in the municipality of Lerici, Liguria on the Ligurian Sea.

Punta Santa Teresa

Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse
Location	Lerici Liguria Italy
Coordinates	44°04′52″N 9°52′52″E
Tower
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	metal tower
Automated	yes
Height	5 metres (16 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	green tower and lantern
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	10 metres (33 ft)
Lens	Type TD
Intensity	Maxi Halo-60
Range	8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) G 6s.
Italy no.	1745 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse consists of a green metal cylindrical tower, 5 feet (1.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern. The lantern, painted in green, is positioned at 10 metres (33 ft) above sea level and emits two green flashes in a 6 seconds period. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1745 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare

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