Photo: Simone Fiderigo Franci, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lighthouse, 1901
Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse
Lighthouse in Tuscany, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1901
- Coordinates
- 42°34′38″ N, 10°52′55″ E
History and description
Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse Italian: Faro delle Formiche di Grosseto is an active lighthouse established on the largest of three skerries located 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) south west of Marina di Grosseto.
Description
The lighthouse and the keeper’s house were built in 1901 and restored in 1919 by the Regia Marina. The lighthouse consists of a white building and a cylindrical tower, with balcony and lantern, 12 metres (39 ft) high built on the front side. The power is supplied by a solar panel and the lantern emits one single white flash every 6 seconds visible up to 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2136 E.F.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse».
Timeline
- 1901Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Aeroporto di Grosseto25.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse?
Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse is in Grosseto, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.57726, 10.88186.
How old is Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1901.
What else is there to see near Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre di Collelungo (16.8 km away), Torre di Castel Marino (16.9 km away), Torre di Cala di Forno (17.1 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 3 photos
- Formiche Grosseto 1 — Simone Fiderigo Franci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Il faro sull'isolotto 'Formica di Grosseto' — Albarubescens, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Formica grande — Isjc99, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences