Photo: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1912
- Materials
- Concrete, stone
- Coordinates
- 45°27′10″ N, 12°21′17″ E
History and description
Murano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro dell'Isola di Murano) is an active lighthouse located in the south east part of the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon on the Adriatic Sea.
Description
The first lighthouse, built in 1912, was a metal skeletal tower on piles, which was deactivated in 1934 when the current iteration became operational. The lighthouse consists of a two-stages cylindrical stone tower, 35 metres (115 ft) high, with double balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white, on the upper stage are painted two black horizontal bands facing the range line, on the east side, in order to have the lighthouse more visible during the day.
The Range Rear light is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits an occulting white light in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.2 E.F.
The Directional light is positioned at 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.1 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1912Built
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Photos
Getting there
Venezia Santa LuciaTrain, nearest
2.9 km as the crow flies
Murano lighthouse
Murano Faro50 m
Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia5.7 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 Murano lighthouse?
Murano lighthouse is in Venice, in the province of Venezia (Veneto), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.45279, 12.35460.
How old is Murano lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1912.
What else is there to see near Murano lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo da Mula (400 m away), Palazzo Trevisan (400 m away), Murano Glass Museum (500 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 9 photos
- Faro (Murano) — Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0
- *Murano Lighthouse (4042800999) — Odd Wellies, CC BY 2.0
- Faro de Murano — Alberto-g-rovi, CC BY 4.0
- Faro murano — Abxbay, Public domain
- Faro, Murano (30876755791) — Dimitris Kamaras from Athens, Greece, CC BY 2.0
- Lighthouse - Murano, Venice, Italy - April 18, 2014 01 — Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0
- Lighthouse Italy-1632 - Murano Lighthouse (5242812784) — Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lighthouse of Murano - panoramio — Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lighthouse of Murano — M0tty, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences