Faro di Capo Testa, Lighthouse in Santa Teresa Gallura, Italy.
Capo Testa lighthouse is a white quadrangular tower standing at the northern tip of Sardinia overlooking the Bonifacio Strait. The structure sits on a two-story keeper's house with double balconies and a grey metallic lantern mounted on top, connected to the mainland via a narrow isthmus.
Built in 1845, this structure has marked the western gateway to the Bonifacio Strait ever since. For over a century and a half, it has provided critical navigation guidance to ships crossing the Mediterranean.
The lighthouse has shaped how locals and visitors perceive this northernmost tip of Sardinia, serving as a landmark that defines the landscape. It remains a reference point in the region's maritime identity and appears frequently in stories about seafaring traditions.
The lighthouse operates automatically under management by the Italian Navy, requiring no staffing at this exposed coastal location. Visitors can approach along nearby rocky paths and coastal trails to view the structure and the strait beyond.
The structure perches on a narrow isthmus surrounded by steep drops and rocky outcrops, making it visually isolated from the mainland. This exposed setting creates dramatic views across open water and the shipping lanes between Europe and Africa.
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