Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse

Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse is a 21-meter-tall concrete tower on the Adriatic coast featuring a white cylindrical structure with a viewing platform and lantern room. The structure stands at the mouth of the Tagliamento River where maritime traffic passes regularly.

Built in 1913 at the river mouth, the structure was established to mark the northern boundary of the Italian Kingdom. Reconstruction took place after World War I, and today protective barriers defend it from coastal erosion.

The lighthouse site has become a gathering place where local residents hold ceremonies and celebrations throughout the year. The restored keeper's house beside it tells the story of daily life as it once was for lighthouse operators.

The site is accessible and offers viewing opportunities across the Adriatic coastline and river delta below. Visit during daytime hours to best appreciate the surrounding landscape and the structure itself.

A system of protective seawalls surrounds the tower, revealing human efforts to defend this historic structure against the advancing sea. From this point, visitors can watch commercial vessels navigating through the Adriatic waters below.

Location: San Michele al Tagliamento

Location: Veneto

Inception: 1913

Height: 21 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 45.63629,13.09751

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00