Barletta Lighthouse

Barletta Lighthouse has a focal height of 33 metres, a tower height of 15 metres and a range of 8 nautical miles. It was built in 1807.

Focal height
33 metres
Tower height
15 metres
Range
8 nautical miles
Built
1807
Light characteristic
Fl W 5s
Coordinates
41.319, 16.282
Barletta Lighthouse

The Barletta Lighthouse is a significant maritime signaling structure located at the entrance of the Port of Barletta, on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy. The lighthouse was originally built in 1750 during the Napoleonic period and has played a strategic role in navigation and port safety for over two centuries.

The lighthouse features a white masonry tower topped by a lantern and gallery, rising directly from the harbor area. It has undergone several technical upgrades, including the installation of modern optical systems and electrification, while preserving its original navigational function. The structure has a height of 15 meters (49 feet) and a focal height of 33 meters (108 feet), providing a range of 15 nautical miles.

The Barletta Lighthouse has remained a key landmark for maritime traffic and an integral part of the city's coastal and port heritage. Despite being an inactive lighthouse, it still holds historical significance and is managed by Adaspm, a government agency responsible for maintaining Italy's lighthouses. The structure's unique architecture and rich history make it an important part of Italy's maritime heritage.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower. The light has a focal height of 33 metres. The light has a range of 8 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5s. It carries a Fresnel lens (modernized) lens. It is managed by Adaspm. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10988. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2266.

Details

Name
Faro di Barletta
Marking
white tower
Range Nm
8
Lens Type
Fresnel lens (modernized)
Foundation
masonry base
Nga Number
10988
Year Built
1807
Description
'''Barletta Lighthouse''' is an inactive lighthouse located at the entrance of the Port of Barletta, on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy.
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery
Light Source
mains power
Image Caption
Barletta Lighthouse
Location Text
Barletta<br>[[Apulia]]<br>[[Italy]]
Focal Height M
33
Managing Agent
Adaspm
Tower Height M
15
Admiralty Number
E2266
Intensity Candelas
unspecified
Light Characteristic
Fl W 5s
Construction Material
masonry tower