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Lighthouse, 1901
Castello Normanno Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1901
- Coordinates
- 38°01′51″ N, 12°52′55″ E
History and description
Castello Normanno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro delCastello Normanno) is an active lighthouse located in Castellammare del Golfo at the northern extremity of the tip of the harbour.
Description
The lighthouse was activated in 1901 and consists of a concrete equipment construction, 4 metres (13 ft) high, atop a mediaeval fortification. The white lantern is positioned on the flat roof of the building at 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10-second period, visible up to a distance of 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 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
- 1901Built
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Photos
Getting there
Castellammare del GolfoTrain, nearest
2.8 km as the crow flies
Castello Normanno Lighthouse
Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino25.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello Normanno Lighthouse?
Castello Normanno Lighthouse is in Castellammare del Golfo, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.03083, 12.88194.
How old is Castello Normanno Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1901.
What else is there to see near Castello Normanno Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello Arabo Normanno (0 m away), Museo Etno-Antropologico Annalisa Buccellato (0 m away), Palazzo Crociferi (500 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 9 photos
- Castellammare01 — Sicilian mama, CC BY 2.0
- Castellammare del Golfo - Castello Arabo Normanno - 2023-09-28 23-13-49 001 — Luisarcus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castellammare del Golfo - Castello Arabo Normanno 2 — Theoldhunter78, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello Arabo Normanno (Castellammare del Golfo) 01 — Superchilum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello Arabo Normanno Hafen — Moleskine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello Arabo Normanno, 2022 — Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello - panoramio (10) — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello a mare 01 — Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Il Castello a mare e l'ex vasca della regina, Castellammare del Golfo TP, Italy - panoramio — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences