Photo: Yellow.Cat from Roma, Italy, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1913
- Coordinates
- 40°43′56″ N, 13°57′56″ E
History and description
Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Castello d'Ischia) is an active lighthouse located in the municipality of Ischia, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was established in 1913 and consist of a lantern mounted on a steep bastion, toward the seaside, of the Aragonese Castle built in the 15th century. The lantern, 3 feet (0.91 m) high, is positioned at 82 metres (269 ft) above sea level and emits a long white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2370 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1913Built
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Getting there
TorregavetaTrain, nearest
11.1 km as the crow flies
Castello d'Ischia lighthouse
12.6 km
Aeroporto di Napoli Capodichino32.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello d'Ischia lighthouse?
Castello d'Ischia lighthouse is in Ischia, in the province of Napoli (Campania), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.73214, 13.96569.
How old is Castello d'Ischia lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1913.
What else is there to see near Castello d'Ischia lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Aragonese Castle (100 m away), Museo del Mare (600 m away), Torre di Guevara (700 m 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 3 photos
- Castello Aragonese - Panoramic view (3858932528) — Yellow.Cat from Roma, Italy, CC BY 2.0
- Campania Lighthouse Faro Castello d'Ischia — Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 02004 Castello Aragonese (Ischia) — Silar, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences