Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse

Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Torre Canne) is an active lighthouse in the homonymous village in the municipality of Fasano. The place takes the name from an ancient coastal tower built in the 16th century to protect the coast from the Turks, and from the presence of giant cane.

Punta Torre Canne

Location	Punta Torre Canne Fasano Apulia
Coordinates	40°50′31″N 17°28′08″E
Tower
Constructed	1929
Foundation	Concrete base
Construction	Concrete tower
Height	32 metres (105 ft)
Shape	Tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house
Markings	white tower, metallic grey lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Heritage	Italian national heritage
Light
Focal height	35 metres (115 ft)
Lens	type OR 500 focal length: 250 mm
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.	3688 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1929 in concrete and has a tapered octagonal prism with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper's house; the tower and the building are white painted. The tower is 32 metres (105 ft) high and the lantern is positioned at a height of 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level. The lantern emits two white flashes in a ten seconds period visible up to 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The light is fully automated and managed by Marina Militare identified by the Country code number 3688 E.F.^[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Fasano