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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1891
- Coordinates
- 35°52′20″ N, 12°52′43″ E
History and description
Punta Beppe Tuccio Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Beppe Tuccio) is an active lighthouse located on the north eastern tip of the island of Linosa which makes part of the Pelagian Islands in the Channel of Sicily.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1891, consists of a cylindrical tower, 6 metres (20 ft) high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 1-storey keeper's house composed of 11 rooms. The tower, the building and the lantern are white, the lantern dome is grey metallic. The light is positioned at 32 metres (105 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3054 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1891Built
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Getting there
Port2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Punta Tuccio lighthouse?
Punta Tuccio lighthouse is in Sicily, Italy. GPS coordinates: 35.87219, 12.87858.
How old is Punta Tuccio lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1891.
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 1 photos
- Linosa Veduta Faro — Laurom, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences