Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse

The Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse is located in the village of Punta Torre Canne in the municipality of Fasano, Apulia, Italy. It was built in 1929 and features a tapered octagonal prism tower with a balcony and lantern attached to a one-story keeper's house. The tower is 32 meters high and the lantern is positioned at a height of 35 meters above sea level.

The lighthouse has a distinctive white tower with a metallic grey lantern dome and emits two white flashes in a ten-second period, visible up to 16 nautical miles. The light is fully automated and managed by the Marina Militare, the Italian navy. The lighthouse takes its name from an ancient coastal tower built in the 16th century to protect the coast from the Turks, and from the presence of giant cane in the area.

The Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation and is an important part of the region's maritime history. Its unique design and stunning location make it a notable landmark in the area. With its rich history and significant role in ensuring the safety of mariners, the Punta Torre Canne Lighthouse continues to be an important part of Italy's lighthouse network.

Light and tower

It has a tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper’s house tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower, metallic grey lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 35 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 10s. It carries a type OR 500<br>focal length: 250 mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10856. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2222.