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Lighthouse, 1906
Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse
Building in Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1906
- Coordinates
- 38°53′43″ N, 17°05′34″ E
History and description
Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Rizzuto) is an active lighthouse located on the promontory with the same name in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Calabria on the Ionian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1906 and consists of a white octagonal prism masonry tower, 17 feet (5.2 m) high, with balcony and lantern, attached to the seaside front of a 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits two long white or red flashes, depending from the direction, in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3396 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1906Built
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Photos
Getting there
Aeroporto Pitagora di Crotone11.4 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 Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse?
Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse is in Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone (Calabria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.89519, 17.09286.
How old is Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1906.
What else is there to see near Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Capo Piccolo (2.4 km away), Capo Colonna National Archaeological Museum and Park (17.1 km away), Capo Colonne Lighthouse (17.4 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
- Capo-rizzuto-faro-a — Mboesch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capo-rizzuto-faro-b — Mboesch, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences