Photo: Roberto Ferrari from Campogalliano (Modena), Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1892
- Coordinates
- 44°12′22″ N, 12°24′06″ E
History and description
Latarnia Cesenatico (Italian: Faro di Cesenatico) to aktywna Latarnia morska usytuławana na south-west od wejście do kanału harbour w Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna nad Adriatic Sea.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1892, consists of a 2-storey yellow and white trim keeper's house; the tower, 10 feet (3.0 m) high with balcony and lantern, is attached to the seaward side. The lantern, painted in white and the dome in grey metallic, is positioned at 18 metres (59 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4028 E.F.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Faro di Cesenatico».
Timeline
- 1892Built
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Photos
Getting there
CesenaticoTrain, nearest
1.0 km as the crow flies
Faro di Cesenatico
Port9.0 km
Aeroporto Gastone Novelli22.4 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 Faro di Cesenatico?
Faro di Cesenatico is in Cesenatico, in the province of Forlì-Cesena (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. GPS coordinates: 44.20611, 12.40155.
How old is Faro di Cesenatico?
Wikidata dates it to 1892.
What else is there to see near Faro di Cesenatico?
Nearby you’ll find: Marino Moretti house museum (900 m away), Maritime Museum of Cesenatico (1 km away), Resti dell'ex Torre Malatestiana (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).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 4 photos
- Pescatore (5854514804) — Roberto Ferrari from Campogalliano (Modena), Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cesenatico02 flickr — zioWoody, CC BY 2.0
- Il Portocanale e il faro al tramonto — Marco della pasqua, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monumento a La Ma con sfondo sul faro — PROPOLI87, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences