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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1882
- Coordinates
- 42°14′22″ N, 11°06′29″ E
History and description
Giannutri Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Giannutri) is an active lighthouse, located at Punta Rossa, the southernmost part of the island and of the Tuscan Archipelago on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1882, consists of a masonry cylindrical tower, 9 metres (30 ft) high attached to the front side of a one-storey keeper's house, painted with red and white horizontal bands.
The light is positioned at 61 metres (200 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit, and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2184 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1882Built
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Photos
Getting there
Port1.7 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 Giannutri lighthouse?
Giannutri lighthouse is in Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.23943, 11.10796.
How old is Giannutri lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1882.
What else is there to see near Giannutri lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Forte della Scoperta (1.8 km away), Roman villa of Giannutri (2.2 km away), Torre Ciana (14.2 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 2 photos
- Giannutri- Il faro — No machine-readable author provided. Simonefiderigo assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Faro di Pianosa (LI) — Matteo Vinattieri, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences