Photo: Rainer Jehl, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1967
- Coordinates
- 43°18′38″ N, 13°43′42″ E
History and description
Civitanova Marche Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Civitanova Marche) is an active lighthouse located
in front of the Port of Civitanova Marche, Marche on the Adriatic Sea.
History
The lighthouse is settled on the bell tower of the Church of Cristo Re; the construction of the church begun in 1933 on plan of Gustavo Stainer but was completed only in the 1980s. The bell tower was built on project of Dante Tassotti and the lighthouse was activated in 1967.
Description
The structure consists of a red bricks cylindrical tower, 46 feet (14 m) high, with the lantern placed on the balcony accessible climbing 285 steps or with a lift. The lantern is positioned at 43 metres (141 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3912 E.F.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Civitanova Marche lighthouse».
Timeline
- 1967Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Civitanova Marche-MontegranaroTrain, nearest
300 m as the crow flies
Civitanova Marche lighthouse
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Civitanova Marche lighthouse?
Civitanova Marche lighthouse is in Civitanova Marche, in the province of Macerata (Marche), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.31068, 13.72828.
How old is Civitanova Marche lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1967.
What else is there to see near Civitanova Marche lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Villa Eugenia (1.5 km away), Il Castellano (4 km away), Abbazia di Santa Croce al Chienti (Casette d'Ete, Sant'Elpidio a Mare) (4.5 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 2 photos
- 8175civitanova marche-cristo re — Rainer Jehl, CC BY 3.0
- Chiesa di Cristo Re, Civitanova Marche — Marco Perticarini, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences