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Lighthouse, 1912
Lido Fanale Anteriore Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1912
- Coordinates
- 45°26′17″ N, 12°23′24″ E
History and description
Lido Fanale Anteriore Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Lido Fanale Anteriore) is an active lighthouse located on the northern tip of the island of Lido di Venezia, in the Venetian Lagoon on the Adriatic Sea; the place where is the main access to Venice by ship route.
Description
The lighthouse, established in 1912, consists of a quadrangular skeletal tower, 10 metres (33 ft) high, covered, not wholly, by a metal plate with balcony and light. The tower is settled on a platform supported by wooden piles; the covering is painted with black and white horizontal bands.
The Fanale Anteriore light is positioned at 13 metres (43 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 3 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse, completely automated and powered by a solar unit, is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177 E.F.
The Fanale Anteriore Direction light is positioned at 3 metres (9.8 ft) above sea level and emits one green flash in a 4 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse, completely automated and powered by a solar unit, is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4186 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1912Built
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Getting there
Venezia Santa LuciaTrain, nearest
5.4 km as the crow flies
Lido Fanale Anteriore Lighthouse
Forte Massimiliano800 m
Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia7.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lido Fanale Anteriore Lighthouse?
Lido Fanale Anteriore Lighthouse is in Venice, in the province of Venezia (Veneto), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.43806, 12.39000.
How old is Lido Fanale Anteriore Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1912.
What else is there to see near Lido Fanale Anteriore Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Forte di Sant'Andrea (800 m away), Torre Massimiliana (800 m away), San Antonio Abate (2.7 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 1 photos
- Lighthouse Italy-1675 - Range Light (5247425556) — Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences