Photo: Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1849
- Coordinates
- 40°46′13″ N, 14°01′01″ E
History and description
Punta Pioppeto Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Pioppeto) is an active lighthouse located on the northernmost promontory of Procida, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1849 and consisted of 1-storey octagonal base keeper's house, now in a state of completely disuse and devastation, since the last keeper left and the lighthouse was automated. The active lighthouse is a post atop a 1-storey equipment white building, 10 feet (3.0 m) high, located in a higher position. The light is positioned at 21 metres (69 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2358 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1849Built
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Getting there
TorregavetaTrain, nearest
5.1 km as the crow flies
Punta Pioppeto Lighthouse
Scalo di Procida900 m
Aeroporto di Napoli Capodichino26.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Punta Pioppeto Lighthouse?
Punta Pioppeto Lighthouse is in Procida, in the province of Napoli (Campania), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.77040, 14.01684.
How old is Punta Pioppeto Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1849.
What else is there to see near Punta Pioppeto Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo d'Avalos (1.8 km away), Grotta della Dragonara (5.9 km away), Piscina mirabilis (6 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 2 photos
- Campania Lighthouse Faro Punta Pioppeto — Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campania Lighthouse Faro Punta di Pioppeto from West — Arnoldius, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences