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At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1903
- Coordinates
- 38°02′36″ N, 12°26′19″ E
History and description
Scogli Porcelli Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Scogli Porcelli) is an active lighthouse located 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) offshore Trapani on a series of emerging rocks. Scogli Porcelii makes part of Aegadian Islands on the Sicily Channel.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1903, consists of a massive cylindrical tower, 25 metres (82 ft) high, with a first balcony at the height of the first floor where the entrance is placed. The structure is squat and massive and is unusual for the Italian lighthouses. The tower has a second balcony, all around the lantern, which can be reached by a spiral staircase lighted by three aligned windows decorated by a stone frame. The tower is unpainted stone, the lantern is white and the lantern dome is grey metallic. The light is positioned at 23 metres (75 ft) above sea level and emits two 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 managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3132 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1903Built
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Getting there
TrapaniTrain, nearest
7.7 km as the crow flies
Scogli Porcelli lighthouse
Port7.2 km
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi15.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scogli Porcelli lighthouse?
Scogli Porcelli lighthouse is in Trapani, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.04333, 12.43867.
How old is Scogli Porcelli lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1903.
What else is there to see near Scogli Porcelli lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Casina Nasi (5.6 km away), Museum of Prehistory and The Sea - Tower of Ligny (5.7 km away), Ligny Tower (5.7 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
- Scogli Porcelli — BestKevin from Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences