Torre Grande Lighthouse, Lighthouse and defensive tower in Oristano, Italy.
The Torre Grande Lighthouse rises 16 meters above the Sardinian coast, featuring a red flashing light visible from 8 nautical miles at sea.
Spanish forces constructed this substantial coastal defense tower in 1542 under Charles V's orders, completing the structure by 1555.
The City of Oristano maintains the structure as the Museum of Coastal Towers, preserving regional maritime and defensive architecture.
Located at Piazza della Torre in Marina di Torre Grande, the lighthouse operates with automated systems and remains under Marina Militare management.
The structure contains both the largest defensive tower in Sardinia and an active navigation aid, with a light chamber positioned through a bay window.
Location: Oristano
Height: 16 m
Address: Piazza della Torre
GPS coordinates: 39.90674,8.51631
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:23
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