Photo: Cirimbillo, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1867
- Coordinates
- 38°13′08″ N, 15°38′02″ E
History and description
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo dell'Armi) is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni, it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1867 and renovated in 1959, consists of an octagonal masonry tower, 12 metres (39 ft) high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 2-storey brick keeper's house. The tower is painted white and the lantern dome in grey metallic.
The light is positioned at 95 metres (312 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3380 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1867Built
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Photos
Getting there
Villa San GiovanniTrain, nearest
300 m as the crow flies
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse
Villa San Giovanni invasatura automezzi200 m
Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria - Tito Minniti16.3 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 Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse?
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse is in Motta San Giovanni, in the province of Reggio Calabria (Calabria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.21889, 15.63389.
How old is Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1867.
What else is there to see near Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Punta Pezzo lighthouse (1.4 km away), Forte Batteria Siacci (4 km away), Fort Altafiumara (4.6 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
- Faro Capo D'Armi 2 — Cirimbillo, CC BY 3.0
- Faro Capo D'Armi — Cirimbillo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences