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Lighthouse, 1937
Punta Paratella Lighthouse
Building in Livorno, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1937
- Materials
- Glass fiber
- Coordinates
- 43°26′14″ N, 9°54′09″ E
History and description
Punta Paratella Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Paratella) is an active lighthouse located on the northernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.
Description
The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 105 metres (344 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits one long flash every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi).
The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1983 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1937Built
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Getting there
Port800 m
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Punta Paratella Lighthouse?
Punta Paratella Lighthouse is in Livorno, in the province of Livorno (Tuscany), Italy. GPS coordinates: 43.43717, 9.90253.
How old is Punta Paratella Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1937.
What else is there to see near Punta Paratella Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre Nuova (700 m away), Villa romana (700 m away), Torre Vecchia (1.1 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
- Isola Gorgona 1 — Giovanni Spinozzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences