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Punta Carena Lighthouse

Punta Carena Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Punta Carena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Carena) is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.

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Location of Punta Carena Lighthouse at the South-West tip of Capri

It consists of an octagonal prism brick tower with lantern and gallery, above a two-story building. The lighthouse was repainted recently [when?] and is now white with red vertical stripes, and the keeper's house in red.

The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits white light flashes every 3 seconds. The focal plane is located at 73 meters above sea level. The lighthouse has a range of 25 nautical miles (about 46 km), and is therefore defined as an offshore lighthouse. It is a 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house.[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Faro di Punta Carena Marina Militare
  2. [2]
    Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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