Lighthouse, Ponza (LT)
40°58′18″ N, 13°03′24″ E
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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1858
- Coordinates
- 40°58′18″ N, 13°03′24″ E
History and description
Zannone Lighthouse (Italian: Faro Isola Zannone) is an active lighthouse located in the northern part of Zannone in the Pontine Islands on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1858, consists of a masonry octagonal tower, 13 metres (43 ft) high, rising from 1-storey keeper's house. The tower is painted white and the lantern dome in grey metallic.
The light is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits three 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 and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2262 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1858Built
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Getting there
approdo1.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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The town
Things to see in Ponza3,289 inhabitants, 10 m above sea level. 13 historic places in the town.Phototittimi, CC BY 2.013 placesNearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zannone Lighthouse?
Zannone Lighthouse is in Ponza, in the province of Latina (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.97167, 13.05667.
How old is Zannone Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1858.
What else is there to see near Zannone Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Santo Spirito di Zannone (500 m away), Forte Papa (8.9 km away), La torretta (10 km away).
Sources and licences
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences