Photo: Josef Grunig, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lighthouse, 1870
Capo Palinuro Lighthouse
Building in Centola, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1870
- Coordinates
- 40°01′28″ N, 15°16′27″ E
History and description
Capo Palinuro Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Palinuro) is an active lighthouse located in the south-western Italy, roughly 40 miles (64 km) south-west of Salerno, in the southern part of Cilento.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1870 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 14 feet (4.3 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 206 metres (676 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2668 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1870Built
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Photos
Getting there
Pisciotta-PalinuroTrain, nearest
7.9 km as the crow flies
Capo Palinuro Lighthouse
Palinuro900 m
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capo Palinuro Lighthouse?
Capo Palinuro Lighthouse is in Centola, in the province of Salerno (Campania), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.02458, 15.27408.
How old is Capo Palinuro Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1870.
What else is there to see near Capo Palinuro Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Archaeological site of Molpa (2.7 km away), Torre del Telegrafo, Ascea (13.7 km away), Castellammare della Bruca (15.9 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Faro di Palinuro (50633181876) — Josef Grunig, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Faro di Capo Palinuro Centola — Letterio TOMASELLO, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences