Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse

Capo d'Orlando, Italy

Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse, built in 1904, consists of a masonry octagonal tower, 10 metres high, with balcony and lantern attached to the seaward side of 1-storey keeper's house. The tower, recently painted, is a red terra cotta decorated with white trim, the lantern is white and the lantern dome is grey metallic. The light is positioned at 27 metres above sea level and emits two long white flashes in a 12 seconds period visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse is completely automated.

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Founded: 1904
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Italy

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