Photo: Mhqueeen, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1935
- Coordinates
- 35°33′04″ N, 12°19′16″ E
History and description
Lampione Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Lampione) is an active lighthouse located
on the western tip of the island of Lampione which makes part of the Pelagian Islands in the Channel of Sicily.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1935 by Genio civile, consists of a small quadrangular 1-storey equipment building, 6 metres (20 ft) high, of unpainted stone with the light placed on the roof. The light is positioned at 40 metres (130 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible up to a distance of 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, Tacconi was the last keeper, powered by a solar unit and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3064 E.F.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Lampione Lighthouse».
Timeline
- 1935Built
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Aeroporto di Lampedusa27.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lampione Lighthouse?
Lampione Lighthouse is in Lampedusa e Linosa, in the province of Agrigento (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 35.55114, 12.32116.
How old is Lampione Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1935.
What else is there to see near Lampione Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Capo Ponente (18.2 km away), Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico della Valle dei Templi - Antiquarium Casa Teresa (20.1 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 3 photos
- Lampione Island Lighthouse 3 — Mhqueeen, Public domain
- Lampione Island Lighthouse 2 — Mhqueeen, Public domain
- Lampione Island Lighthouse Far — Mhqueeen, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences