Capo Colonne Lighthouse

Capo Colonne Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Colonna) is situated on the extremity of the Promunturium Lacinium, nearby the single column of the Greek temple elevated in honour of Hera Lacinia, at 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Crotone on the Ionian Sea.

Capo Colonne

Capo Colonne Lighthouse
Location	Crotone Calabria Italy
Coordinates	39°01′32″N 17°12′16″E
Tower
Constructed	1873
Construction	masonry tower
Height	22 metres (72 ft)
Shape	octagonal tower with balcony and lantern attached to a two-story keeper’ house
Markings	white tower, grey lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	40 metres (130 ft)
Lens	Type OR 500 Focal length: 250mm
Range	main: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	FI W 5s.
Italy no.	3404 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was completed in 1873 and consist of a two-story building with the octagonal tower, 22 metres (72 ft) high, on it. In 2002 the lighthouse was restored and in 2012 modernized. The type of signalling is a rotating optical OR S3, the light has a focal length of 500 and emits a single white flashing in 5 seconds period visible up to 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi).^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy