Photo: Aisano, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Early modern period, 1733
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°04′27″ N, 12°34′26″ E
- Address
- via Destra del Porto snc ‒ Rimini (RN)
History and description
Rimini Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Rimini) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the channel harbour of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna on the Adriatic Sea.
History
The first lighthouse was designed by the architect Luigi Vanvitelli in 1733, on the will of Pope Clement XII, but the tower was then completed in 1745 by Giovanni Francesco Buonamici. In 1911 the lighthouse management turned to the Regia Marina that raised the tower of 9 metres (30 ft) and electrified the lantern. Partially destroyed during the bombardments of World War II, the lighthouse was rebuilt in 1946.
Description
The current lighthouse consists of a tower, 25 feet (7.6 m) high, with balcony and lantern, attached to the white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in white and the dome in grey metallic, is positioned at 27 metres (89 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 12 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4005 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1733Built
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Photos
Getting there
RiminiTrain, nearest
1.1 km as the crow flies
Rimini Lighthousevia Destra del Porto snc ‒ Rimini (RN)
Port50 m
Aeroporto internazionale Federico Fellini6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rimini Lighthouse?
Rimini Lighthouse is in Rimini, in the province of Rimini (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. Address: via Destra del Porto snc ‒ Rimini (RN). GPS coordinates: 44.07408, 12.57394.
How old is Rimini Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1733.
What else is there to see near Rimini Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: The Grand Hotel Rimini (300 m away), City Museum of Rimini (1.4 km away), Ponte d'Augusto (1.4 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 3 photos
- Rimini, lumturo, 3 — Aisano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rimini Lighthouse 01 — Oleh Kushch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rimini, Province of Rimini, Italy - panoramio (10) — karel291, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences