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Punta della Guardia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta della Guardia) is an active lighthouse in Ponza, Italy.




History


The Island of Ponza is the largest of the Pontine Islands. A previous lighthouse, dating from 1866, was located 226 meters above sea level. The current lighthouse was activated in 1886, and has been autonomous since the 1970s.




Description


The structure stands on a large cliff connected to the rest of the island by a very narrow isthmus. It consists of a 17-meter-high octagonal masonry tower, with a gallery and lantern.




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See also


List of lighthouses in Italy




References






External links


Media related to Faro di Punta della Guardia at Wikimedia Commons

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