Lighthouse, Giglio (GR)
42°22′32″ N, 10°53′52″ E
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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Coordinates
- 42°22′32″ N, 10°53′52″ E
History and description
The Vaccarecce Lighthouse (Faro delle Vaccarecce) or Ancient Giglio Lighthouse (Faro antico del Giglio) is an Italian lighthouse in the Tyrrhenian Sea designed in 1830 and completed sometime in the 1850s. The lighthouse is no longer operational. The structure is situated on a hill to the north of the village of Giglio Castello in the Italian municipal area Isola del Giglio on the island of Giglio. It is a maritime lighthouse but was originally used to light the island.
The masonry lighthouse complex includes an octagonal tower atop a rectangular building. The tower has three floors and includes a wraparound balcony and a terrace at the top (former base of the now-lost lantern).
History
The lighthouse was finished in 1850. Attempts were made to have the structure light the entire island, but this proved impossible, given that its focal plane was too high. In 1883 a new Fenaio Lighthouse was built by the Regia Marina, the Italian Navy.
In June 2015, after 10 years of disuse, the lighthouse was purchased by Roger Vivier's creative director, Gherardo Felloni. The compound is now residential and includes galleries, historical private lodging, and several estate gardens and surrounded by grape vines and pine woods. Since 2020, more than 2,000 trees and plants have been added to the space.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Vaccarecce Lighthouse».
Getting there
Port2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vaccarecce Lighthouse?
Vaccarecce Lighthouse is in Giglio, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.37561, 10.89780.
What else is there to see near Vaccarecce Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Rocca aldobrandesca (1 km away), Giglio Castello (1.2 km away), Mura di Giglio Castello (1.2 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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Credits for the 1 photos
- Faro di Pianosa (LI) — Matteo Vinattieri, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences