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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1871
- Coordinates
- 36°41′19″ N, 15°09′06″ E
History and description
Capo Passero Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Passero) is an active lighthouse located on the Isola di Capo Passero, the extreme south-eastern tip of Sicily.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1871 and consists of a white cylindrical tower, 11 feet (3.4 m) high, with balcony and lantern, mounted on the north-east corner of a large fort. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 39 metres (128 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2922 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1871Built
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capo Passero lighthouse?
Capo Passero lighthouse is in Pachino, in the province of Siracusa (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 36.68858, 15.15161.
How old is Capo Passero lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1871.
What else is there to see near Capo Passero lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Forte di Capo Passero (0 m away), Grotta Calafarina (4.8 km away), Helorus (17.5 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 9 photos
- Forte di Capo Passero visto dal mare 01 — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corte interna del Forte di Capo Passero, 2017 02 — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corte interna del Forte di Capo Passero, 2017 — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forte di Capo Passero 01 — Davide Mauro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forte di Capo Passero e sentiero, 2017 — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forte di Capo Passero visto dal mare 02 — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forte di Capo Passero visto dalla spiaggia di Portopalo — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ingresso forte di capo passero — Karlopiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isola di Capo Passero (fortezza) — Okkiproject, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences