Punta Carena Lighthouse

The Punta Carena Lighthouse is located on the island of Capri in the Campania region of Italy. It was built in 1867, with construction beginning in 1862. The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation and is managed by the Marina Militare.

The lighthouse has a distinctive appearance, with an octagonal masonry tower rising above a two-story keeper's house. The tower is painted with white and red vertical stripes, while the keeper's house is painted red. The lighthouse stands at a height of 28 meters and has a focal plane of 73 meters above sea level. It emits white light flashes every 3 seconds and has a range of 25 nautical miles.

The Punta Carena Lighthouse is an important aid to navigation in the area, and its history dates back to the 19th century. Despite being over 150 years old, the lighthouse remains active and continues to serve as a vital guide for mariners in the region. Its unique architecture and stunning location make it a notable landmark on the island of Capri.

Light and tower

It has an octagonal tower on a two-story keeper's house tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white and red vertical stripes tower, white lantern, grey lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 73 metres. The light has a range of 25 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 3s. It carries a 2nd order [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9572. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1706.

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