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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1937
- Materials
- Concrete
- Coordinates
- 42°21′33″ N, 14°24′31″ E
History and description
Ortona Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Ortona) is an active lighthouse located in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1937 and consists of an octagonal prism tower 24 metres (79 ft) high, painted black and with horizontal bands, atop a 2-story keeper's house with a balcony and lantern. The lantern, which mounts a Type OF 375 optic, is painted gray metallic, is positioned at 23 metres (75 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a six-second period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and it is managed by the Marina Militare, it has the identification code number 3864 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1937Built
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Photos
Getting there
OrtonaTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Ortona Lighthouse
Aeroporto internazionale d'Abruzzo Pasquale Liberi20.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ortona Lighthouse?
Ortona Lighthouse is in Ortona, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.35911, 14.40853.
How old is Ortona Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1937.
What else is there to see near Ortona Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Aragonese Castle (200 m away), Museo Musicale d'Abruzzo (300 m away), Diocesan Museum, Ortona (400 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
- Ortona -Faro di Ortona- 2005 by-RaBoe — Raboe001, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Ortona -Faro di Ortona- 2005 by-RaBoe 02 — Raboe001, CC BY-SA 2.5
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences