- Source: Capo Granitola Lighthouse
Capo Granitola Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Granitola) is an active lighthouse located on the
south-western headland south of Mazzara del Vallo a region well known for its Almadraba. The tower is well placed in the nearby archeological park Cave di Cusa and is located in the municipality of Campobello di Mazara, Sicily on the Strait of Sicily.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1865, consists of a cylindrical tower, 35 metres (115 ft) high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 1-storey keeper's house. The tower, decorated with local stone, and the lantern are painted white; the lantern dome grey metallic. The lantern is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits one long white flash in a 10 seconds period visible up to a distance of 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3010 E.F.
See also
List of lighthouses in Italy
References
External links
Servizio Fari Marina Militare
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