Capo Testa Lighthouse

The Capo Testa Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Cape Testa, Santa Teresa di Gallura, Sardinia, Italy. It was built in 1845 and stands at a height of 23 meters (75 feet) with a focal height of 67 meters (220 feet) above sea level. The structure consists of a quadrangular tower with a cylindrical watch room, double balcony, and lantern, rising from a 2-storey keeper's house.

The lighthouse is painted white and has a grey metallic lantern dome, with a Type OR 250 lens and a Focal length of 125mm. It emits three white flashes in a 12-second period, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles. The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1014 E.F.

The Capo Testa Lighthouse has a rich history, serving as a navigational aid for ships passing through the Strait of Bonifacio. Its location on the northernmost point of Sardinia makes it a strategic landmark for maritime safety. Today, the lighthouse remains an important part of Sardinia's maritime heritage, with its unique architecture and historical significance making it a notable feature on the island.

Light and tower

It has a quadrangular tower with cylindrical watch room, double balcony and lantern atop a 2-storey keeper's house tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower, white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 67 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W 12s. It carries a Type OR 250<br />[[Focal length]]: 125mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 8208. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E0938.

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