Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Porto Venere, Italy
The Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse stands on a metal mast atop a pentagonal tower with 4-meter-thick walls near Palmaria Island.
The Senate of the Republic of Genoa ordered the construction of this defensive tower in the 17th century to protect the coastline with eight soldiers and ten cannons.
The structure represents the architectural expertise of Genoese military engineering, combining defense capabilities with maritime navigation functions in the Gulf of La Spezia.
The automated lighthouse emits two white flashes every six seconds, maintaining visibility up to 10 nautical miles through its solar-powered system.
Local official Ubaldo Mazzini prevented the demolition of this former military structure in 1915, leading to its transformation into a functioning lighthouse.
Location: Porto Venere
Height: 2 m
Part of: Scola Tower
GPS coordinates: 44.05168,9.85856
Latest update: March 18, 2025 19:13
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