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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1856
- Coordinates
- 40°48′43″ N, 14°04′57″ E
History and description
Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Fortino Tenaglia) is an active lighthouse located on a promontory on the west side of the Gulf of Pozzuoli in the municipality of Bacoli, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The first lighthouse was established in 1856 under the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies while the current date back to the post-war period. It consists of a red concrete cylindrical tower, 8 feet (2.4 m) high, with balcony and lantern, mounted on a red service building. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 13 metres (43 ft) above sea level and emits a red flash on and off in a 4 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and powered by a solar unit and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2406 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1856Built
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Getting there
BaiaTrain, nearest
1.4 km as the crow flies
Fortino Tenaglia lighthouse
Pozzuoli3.3 km
Aeroporto di Napoli Capodichino19.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fortino Tenaglia lighthouse?
Fortino Tenaglia lighthouse is in Bacoli, in the province of Napoli (Campania), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.81208, 14.08238.
How old is Fortino Tenaglia lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1856.
What else is there to see near Fortino Tenaglia lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Phlegraean Fields Archaeological Museum (200 m away), Castello Aragonese (400 m away), Parco sommerso di Baia (900 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 1 photos
- Faro b&n — Dr.Conati, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences