Lampione Lighthouse

The Lampione Lighthouse is located on the western tip of the island of Lampione, which is part of the Pelagie Islands in the Channel of Sicily, Italy. The lighthouse was built in 1935 and features a small, one-story equipment building made of unpainted stone, with a light placed on the roof. The structure is six meters high and has a focal height of 40 meters above sea level.

The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible up to a distance of seven nautical miles. It is completely automated and powered by a solar unit, with the Marina Militare serving as its managing agent. The lighthouse has a unique history, with its last keeper being Tacconi, who shared stories about his life at the lighthouse.

The Lampione Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation and is managed by the Marina Militare, with the identification code number 3064 E.F. Its location in the Pelagie Islands makes it an important landmark for ships passing through the Channel of Sicily. The lighthouse's automated system and solar power source make it a reliable and efficient aid to navigation, and its rich history adds to its significance as a notable landmark in Italy.

Light and tower

It has a light atop a 1-storey equipment building tower. The tower is built of stone building. Its daymark is unpainted stone building. The light has a focal height of 40 metres. The light has a range of 7 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 10s. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10476. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E3064.