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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1865
- Coordinates
- 42°33′06″ N, 11°08′02″ E
History and description
Talamone Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Talamone) is an active lighthouse, located on the southern tip of the rocky promontory of Talamone in the Tuscan Maremma on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1865, reconstructed in 1947 after being destroyed during World War II, consists of a white masonry quadrangular tower 18 metres (59 ft) high with balcony. The tower is attached to the southern seaside bastion of the fortress built by Aldobrandeschi in the 13th century. The white lantern is placed on the top of the tower and the lantern roof is painted grey metallic.
The light is positioned at 30 metres (98 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by Marina Militare with the identification code number 2140 E.F.; the former keeper's house has been given in use to the Circolo della Vela Talamone.
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Timeline
- 1865Built
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Photos
Getting there
TalamoneTrain, nearest
2.9 km as the crow flies
Talamone lighthouse
Aeroporto di Grosseto23.8 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 Talamone lighthouse?
Talamone lighthouse is in Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.55161, 11.13392.
How old is Talamone lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1865.
What else is there to see near Talamone lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Walls of Talamone (100 m away), Rocca aldobrandesca (100 m away), Acquario della Laguna di Orbetello (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
- Monte Argentario, Grosseto, Italy - panoramio (3) — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Talamone sea and rocks — Alessio Damato 09:32, 1 September 2007 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences