Faro di Punta Stilo

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Faro di Punta Stilo, Coastal lighthouse in Monasterace, Italy

The octagonal tower of Punta Stilo lighthouse rises 15 meters high, featuring alternating black and white horizontal stripes and a grey lantern dome at the top.

The construction of this navigation structure began in 1891, and the first light signal was emitted from Punta Stilo lighthouse in May 1895.

The lighthouse stands near archaeological remnants of the ancient Greek colony of Kaulon, representing centuries of maritime history along the Ionian coast.

The lighthouse emits three white flashes every 15 seconds and maintains a visibility range of 22 nautical miles across the Ionian Sea waters.

The lighthouse estate encompasses 16,430 square meters of land, situated at an elevation of 54 meters above sea level on the Calabrian coast.

Location: Monasterace

Inception: 1895

Height: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 38.44754,16.57763

Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:04

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