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Lighthouse, 1866
Punta della Guardia Lighthouse
Building in "Ponza, Lazio", Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1866
- Coordinates
- 40°52′42″ N, 12°57′12″ E
History and description
Punta della Guardia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta della Guardia) is an active lighthouse in Ponza, Italy.
History
The Island of Ponza is the largest of the Pontine Islands. A previous lighthouse, dating from 1866, was located 226 meters above sea level. The current lighthouse was activated in 1886, and has been autonomous since the 1970s.
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Timeline
- 1866Built
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Photos
Getting there
Port2.0 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 Punta della Guardia Lighthouse?
Punta della Guardia Lighthouse is in Ponza, in the province of Latina (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.87833, 12.95333.
How old is Punta della Guardia Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1866.
What else is there to see near Punta della Guardia Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Cisterna della Dragonara (1.7 km away), Palazzo Tagliamonte (1.9 km away), Cisterna del Corridoio (2.1 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 2 photos
- Faro di Punta della Guardia Ponza 6 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Faro di Punta della Guardia Ponza 1 — Plumbago Capensis, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences