Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse

Capo Rizzuto

Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse in 2009
Location	Isola di Capo Rizzuto Calabria Italy
Coordinates	38°53′43″N 17°05′34″E
Tower
Constructed	1906
Construction	masonry tower
Automated	yes
Height	17 metres (56 ft)
Shape	octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare
Light
Focal height	37 metres (121 ft)
Lens	Type OF
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	L Fl (2) WR 10s.
Italy no.	3396 E.F.

Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse (Template:Lang-it) is an active lighthouse located on the promontory with the same name in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Calabria on the Ionian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1906 and consists of a white octagonal prism masonry tower, 17 feet (5.2 m) high, with balcony and lantern, attached to the seaside front of a 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits two long white or red flashes, depending from the direction, in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3396 E.F.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Isola di Capo Rizzuto

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)