Punta Carena Lighthouse

Punta Carena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Carena) is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.

Punta Carena

Punta Carena Lighthouse
Location	Capri Campania Italy
Coordinates	40°32′11″N 14°11′56″E
Tower
Constructed	1867
Construction	masonry tower
Height	28 metres (92 ft)
Shape	octagonal tower on a two-story keeper's house
Markings	white and red vertical stripes tower, white lantern, grey lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare
Light
Focal height	73 metres (240 ft)
Lens	2nd order Fresnel lens
Intensity	main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W
Range	main: 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 3s.
Italy no.	2612 E.F[1]

Description

Location of Punta Carena Lighthouse at the South-West tip of Capri

It consists of an octagonal prism brick tower with lantern and gallery, above a two-story building. The lighthouse was repainted recently^[when?] and is now white with red vertical stripes, and the keeper's house in red.

The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits white light flashes every 3 seconds. The focal plane is located at 73 meters above sea level. The lighthouse has a range of 25 nautical miles (about 46 km), and is therefore defined as an offshore lighthouse. It is a 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house.^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Forts of Capri