Lighthouse of Genoa, Historic lighthouse in Genoa, Italy
The stone lighthouse rises 76 meters above the port of Genoa, featuring two square sections topped with terraces and providing maritime guidance to vessels.
The current structure, dating from 1543, replaced an earlier lighthouse from 1139, making it one of the oldest continuously operating lighthouses in the world.
Antonio Columbo, uncle of Christopher Columbus, served as the first official keeper of the lighthouse in 1449, connecting this structure to maritime exploration.
The lighthouse and its museum welcome visitors from Friday to Sunday between 10:00 and 18:00, with an entrance fee that includes access to historical exhibitions.
The structure remained the tallest lighthouse globally until 1902 and contains a museum showcasing maritime and military artifacts from the Genoa region.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1543
Official opening: 2004
Height: 76 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: stone
Operator: Giovani Urbanisti-Fondazione Labò
Address: Rampa della Lanterna, 16126 Genova GE 16126
Opening Hours: Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +393492809485
Email: info@lanternadigenova.it
Website: http://liguri.org/lanterna
GPS coordinates: 44.40454,8.90464
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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