Trieste lighthouse

The Trieste lighthouse is a white stone structure standing 31 meters tall, featuring a round tower with a lantern and gallery rising from a circular two-story base. The building sits on the Molo Fratelli Bandiera directly along the city's harbor.

Built in 1833, the structure replaced an earlier lighthouse from the time of Empress Maria Theresa that had developed over many years. This succession reflects the location's long importance for maritime traffic in the region.

The lighthouse carries a name rooted in Austrian history and stands as the last remaining structure of that era at the harbor. Visitors notice it as a symbol of former rule over the region, still visible in the city's layout today.

The lighthouse stopped operating in 1969 but displays decorative lights at night in red, white, and green to represent the Italian flag. The structure sits on the public pier and can be viewed from the outside.

At this exact location, an ancient Roman navigation beacon once guided ships into the port for centuries. The current building preserves the continuity of a light point used continuously across ages.

Location: Trieste

Inception: 1833

Height: 31 m

GPS coordinates: 45.64912,13.75603

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01