Punta San Cataldo di Bari Lighthouse

The Punta San Cataldo di Bari Lighthouse, also known as Bari Light, is located in the southern region of Apulia, Italy, on the west side of the harbour of Bari, at the base of Molo San Cataldo. The lighthouse was built in 1869 and features a tapered octagonal tower with a balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-story masonry keeper's house. The tower stands at a height of 62 meters and is painted white, with a gray metallic lantern dome.

The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, emitting three white flashes in a 20-second period, visible up to a distance of 24 nautical miles. The light is positioned at a focal height of 66 meters above sea level. The Punta San Cataldo di Bari Lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare, with the identification code number 3706 E.F.

The lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built over 150 years ago, and is considered one of the tallest traditional lighthouses in the world, ranking 24th. It is a significant landmark in the region and an important aid to navigation for mariners in the Adriatic Sea. The lighthouse is still in operation today, serving as a vital component of the region's maritime safety infrastructure.

Light and tower

It has a tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern, with 2-story masonry keeper's house tower. Its daymark is white tower, gray metallic lantern. The light has a focal height of 66 metres. The light has a range of 24 nautical miles. It carries a type OR 500 lens. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10892. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2232.