Photo: Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lighthouse, 1916
Napoli Molo San Vincenzo lighthouse
Lighthouse in Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1916
- Coordinates
- 40°49′58″ N, 14°16′20″ E
History and description
Molo San Vincenzo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Molo San Vincenzo) is an active lighthouse located at the end of the western side to the entrance of the Port of Naples, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
History
The first lighthouse was built in 1487 under the reign of Ferdinand I of Naples on plan of Luca Bengiamo and was called Torre San Vincenzo, however the lighthouse was damaged in 1495 in the clashes between the Aragonese and the French and rebuilt under Frederick of Naples. In 1624 the lantern was destroyed by fire and the reconstruction, attributed to Pietro De Marino, was completed in 1626. In 1843 a lighthouse, 43 metres (141 ft) high, was built on the Molo Beverello and in 1933 it was destroyed in order to enlarge the harbour.
Description
The current lighthouse was activated in 1916 and consists of a red masonry cylindrical tower, 24 feet (7.3 m) high, with balcony and lantern, mounted on a stone square prism block base. The tower is characterized by three windows framed in white. The lantern, painted in white and the dome in grey metallic, is positioned at 25 metres (82 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2424 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1916Built
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Photos
Getting there
Napoli Piazza GaribaldiTrain, nearest
2.2 km as the crow flies
Napoli Molo San Vincenzo lighthouse
Molo Crociere Napoli1.2 km
Aeroporto di Napoli Capodichino5.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Napoli Molo San Vincenzo lighthouse?
Napoli Molo San Vincenzo lighthouse is in Naples, in the province of Napoli (Campania), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.83285, 14.27213.
How old is Napoli Molo San Vincenzo lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1916.
What else is there to see near Napoli Molo San Vincenzo lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Palace of the Immacolatella, Naples (1.5 km away), Caserma di Cavalleria Borbonica (1.5 km away), Castel Nuovo (1.7 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 9 photos
- Entrance to the Marina. Taken in Zona Mare, Naples, CM, Italy — Dave & Margie Hill / Kleerup, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Napoli Molo San Vincenzo lighthouse-msu-1498-1498 — Matthias Süßen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naples harbour San Vincenzo lighthouse (8258003903) — Eric Salard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Faro del Porto di Napoli - Italia (39895164141) — Pom' from France, European Union, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lighthouse - Port of Naples - Italy 2015 — José Luiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lighthouse Italy-2005 - Naples Lighthouse (5272177865) — Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Napoli - Comune di Napoli - 2024-09-17 17-11-27 001 — Bocassina, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Napoli - Comune di Napoli - 2024-09-17 17-12-10 004 — Bocassina, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Napolo, moleo San Vincenzo, lumturo, 5 — Renardo la vulpo, CC0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences