Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse

The Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse is located in the comune of Motta San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Built in 1867 and renovated in 1959, this active lighthouse serves as an important reference for ships approaching the Strait of Sicily from the south. The lighthouse stands 12 meters high and has an octagonal masonry tower rising from a 2-story brick keeper's house. Its distinctive white tower and grey lantern dome are visible from a distance.

The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible up to 22 nautical miles away. It is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare, with an identification code number 3380 E.F. Standing at 95 meters above sea level, the Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse has been a vital aid to navigation in the region for over a century.

The lighthouse has a notable history, with the current structure built in 1867 and renovated in 1959. Its importance to maritime navigation has endured, and it remains a crucial landmark for ships navigating the Strait of Sicily.

Light and tower

It has an octagonal tower rising on a 2-story building tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower and lantern, grey lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 95 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. It carries a Type OR 250<br />[[Focal length]]: 125mm lens. It was first lit in 1867. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9744. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1780.