Capo Peloro lighthouse, Lighthouse at Faro Point, Messina, Italy
The octagonal prism tower rises 37 meters above sea level, featuring black and white horizontal bands with a grey metallic lantern at its summit.
Built in 1853, the original 42-meter lighthouse sustained heavy damage during the 1908 Messina earthquake and underwent reconstruction with a reduced height.
The lighthouse stands at the northeastern tip of Sicily, where ancient tales place the mythological Sirens and a temple dedicated to Neptune.
The automated lighthouse emits two green flashes every 10 seconds, visible from 19 nautical miles, while a secondary light produces red flashes every 5 seconds.
The structure includes a one-story white masonry keeper's house at its base and operates under Marina Militare with identification code 2736 E.F.
Location: Messina
Inception: 1853
Height: 37 m
Address: Via Torre, 247 98164
GPS coordinates: 38.26821,15.65070
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:15
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