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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1885
- Coordinates
- 38°37′10″ N, 15°49′43″ E
History and description
Capo Vaticano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Vaticano) is an active lighthouse located in Capo Vaticano, which is a Cape in the south western Calabria on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1885 and consists of a white cylindrical tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high, with balcony and lantern attached to the front 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in metallic grey, is positioned at 108 metres (354 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible at 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) of distance. The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Marina Militare and is identified by the code number 2708 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1885Built
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Getting there
Ricadi-Capo VaticanoTrain, nearest
1.6 km as the crow flies
Capo Vaticano lighthouse
Port9.3 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 Vaticano lighthouse?
Capo Vaticano lighthouse is in Ricadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.61939, 15.82869.
How old is Capo Vaticano lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1885.
What else is there to see near Capo Vaticano lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Tropea (8.5 km away), Diocesan museum of Tropea (8.9 km away), Civic museum of the sea (8.9 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 1 photos
- 101031 Italie sud 056 — Schnäggli, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences