Capo dell'Arma Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Sanremo, Italy.
Capo dell'Arma Lighthouse is a white tower standing 15 meters tall on the Ligurian coast near Sanremo. The structure combines a cylindrical tower with a two-story keeper's house below, topped with a lantern room that emits navigation signals.
The original structure built in 1912 was destroyed by German forces during World War II and required complete reconstruction. The rebuilding was finished in 1948, restoring the lighthouse to operational status.
The lighthouse serves as a reference point for people living along this stretch of coast, marking where the shoreline changes character as you move eastward. Local sailors and residents recognize it as part of their everyday maritime landscape.
The lighthouse is visible from the nearby coastal road and offers good viewpoints from the cliffs on Sanremo's western side. The best views come from a walk along the rocky shoreline, especially during clear weather when the white tower stands out sharply.
The light signal operates with two white flashes every 15 seconds and can be seen up to 24 nautical miles away, making it one of the far-reaching beacons along the coast. This particular installation marks the easternmost point of a major coastal shift in the Ligurian geography.
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