Viareggio Diga Foranea Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Viareggio diga foranea) is an active lighthouse, located at halfway the breakwater of the dock of Viareggio on the Ligurian Sea.

Viareggio Diga Foranea

Viareggio Lighthouse
Location	Viareggio Tuscany Italy
Coordinates	43°51′29″N 10°14′14″E
Tower
Constructed	1993
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	concrete tower
Height	32 metres (105 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with lantern and balcony
Markings	white tower, balcony and lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	30 metres (98 ft)
Lens	Type OR 250 Focal length: 125mm
Intensity	main: AL 1000 w reserve. LABI 100 W
Range	main: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s.
Italy no.	1868 E.F

Description

The lighthouse, built in 1993, consists of a concrete cylindrical tower, 32 metres (105 ft) high, painted white as the balcony and the lantern dome. On the south side of the tower are seven windows lined up in order to light the internal stairs, another window is that of the clock room.

The light is positioned at 30 metres (98 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1868 E.F.[2][3]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare

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