Photo: Francesco Mezzina, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1857
- Coordinates
- 41°12′29″ N, 16°35′39″ E
History and description
Molfetta Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Molfetta) is an active lighthouse located on the elbow of the east pier of the harbour of Molfetta, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1857 and consists of a white tapered octagonal prism stone tower, 18 feet (5.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 1-storey white circular keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 22 metres (72 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash on and off in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3752 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1857Built
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Photos
Getting there
MolfettaTrain, nearest
1.3 km as the crow flies
Molfetta Lighthouse
Aeroporto di Bari-Palese15.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore lighthouses in Puglia (Apulia)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Molfetta Lighthouse?
Molfetta Lighthouse is in Molfetta, in the province of Bari (Puglia (Apulia)), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.20804, 16.59424.
How old is Molfetta Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1857.
What else is there to see near Molfetta Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Dogana (400 m away), Palazzo Giovene (600 m away), Museo diocesano (700 m 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
- Faro a Molfetta 1 — Francesco Mezzina, Public domain
- Tramonto Faro di Molfetta — Luangiphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences