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Lighthouse, 1883
Punta di Capel Rosso Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1883
- Coordinates
- 42°19′15″ N, 10°55′11″ E
History and description
Punta di Capel Rosso lighthouse (Faro di Punta di Capel Rosso) or Punta Rossa is an active lighthouse on Isola del Giglio on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1883 and is placed on Punta di Capel Rosso at a height of 61 metres (200 ft) in the southernmost part of the island. The lighthouse is a two-storey building with a hexagonal plant tower 20 metres (66 ft) high, on the south side, with balcony and lantern; the tower is white and the house is painted in white and red stripes. The lighthouse, operated by Marina Militare with the identification number 2168 E.F, is active and fully automated and emits a four white flashes in a 30 seconds period visible up to 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi).
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Timeline
- 1883Built
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Photos
Getting there
Port4.4 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 Punta di Capel Rosso Lighthouse?
Punta di Capel Rosso Lighthouse is in Giglio, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.32077, 10.91967.
How old is Punta di Capel Rosso Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1883.
What else is there to see near Punta di Capel Rosso Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Giglio (4 km away), Castellare del Giglio (4 km away), Torre del Lazzaretto (5.1 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 2 photos
- Capel Rosso-Giglio-Italy — Gciriani, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isola del Giglio, Province of Grosseto, Italy - panoramio (2) — Michele Sirchi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences