Photo: Antoine Pitrou, FAL · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Period
- Modern era, 1881
- Coordinates
- 38°00′45″ N, 12°29′19″ E
History and description
Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Scoglio Palumbo) is an active lighthouse located on an islet 102 metres (335 ft) long and 67 metres (220 ft) wide just 0.6 nautical miles (1.1 km; 0.69 mi) west of the entrance to the port of Trapani on the Sicily Channel.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1881 by Genio civile, consists of a cylindrical tower, 12 metres (39 ft) high, with balcony and lantern. The tower and the lantern are white and the lantern dome is grey metallic. The light is positioned at 16 metres (52 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated powered by a solar unit and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3138 E.F.
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Timeline
- 1881Built
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Photos
Getting there
TrapaniTrain, nearest
2.8 km as the crow flies
Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse
Port1.9 km
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi11.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse?
Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse is in Trapani, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.01258, 12.48856.
How old is Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse?
Wikidata dates it to 1881.
What else is there to see near Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse?
Nearby you’ll find: Casina Nasi (600 m away), Museum of Prehistory and The Sea - Tower of Ligny (1.1 km away), Ligny Tower (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 4 photos
- Trapani-AP-p1070865 — Antoine Pitrou, FAL
- Scoglio palumbo (trapani) — Civa61, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trapani - Via Catullo Lutazio - panoramio (5) — Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trapani-AP-p1070863 — Antoine Pitrou, FAL
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences