Capo Palinuro Lighthouse () is an active lighthouse located in the south-western Italy, roughly south-west of Salerno, in the southern part of Cilento.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1870 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of . 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.

Capo Palinuro Lighthouse

See also

List of lighthouses in Italy

Cape Palinuro

References

External links

Servizio Fari Marina Militare

Lighthouses in Italy

Capo Palinuro Lighthouse